MCCCD Program Description

Intermediate Navajo II

Course: NAV202

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lecture 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Continued study of the Navajo language. Continued practice and development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on fluency and accuracy of the Navajo language. Includes continued study of Navajo people and cultures

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Pronounce Navajo words using correct intonation and stress. (I) 2. Use correct Navajo syntax in sentences and questions. (II) 3. Converse in Navajo areas of immediate interest and familiarity. (I-IV) 4. Create dialogues in Navajo in given topics. (I-IV) 5. Respond appropriately to simple spoken Navajo orally and in writing. (I-VI) 6. Answer questions and express opinions about a variety of topics in Navajo orally and in writing. (I-VI) 7. Write a composition of at least 300 words using correct Navajo structure. (V, VI) 8. Paraphrase Navajo literary and journalistic readings accurately orally and in writing. (I-VI) 9. Listen to and interpret elements of selected Navajo-language musical selections orally and in writing. (I-VI) 10. Watch and interpret elements of Navajo-language film and television programs orally and in writing. (I-VI) 11. Take dictation in Navajo. (IV-VI) 12. Identify and describe current events and issues dealing with Navajo people, language, and culture orally and in writing. (I-VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Pronunciation A. Intonation B. Stress II. Syntax A. Sentences B. Questions III. Speaking Skills A. Areas of immediate interest and familiarity 1. Autobiographical information 2. School/Job-related information 3. Social situations 4. Other B. Original dialogues 1. School 2. Work 3. Travel 4. Home 5. Other C. Discussions 1. Literary journalistic readings 2. Navajo customs and culture D. Oral answers to questions E. Skits F. Oral presentation G. Other IV. Listening Skills A. Narratives B. Dialogue C. Musical selections D. Navajo literature E. Films and television programs F. Topics 1. Vocabulary 2. Sentences 3. Paragraphs 4. Short narratives 5. Other texts V. Readings A. Cultural B. Literary C. Journalistic D. Other VI. Writing Skills A. Grammar/sentence structure B. Written composition VII. Navajo culture A. People and communities B. Land and places C. Customs and traditions

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/22/2005

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