LANGUAGES (LAN) Courses

LAN 120 • Conversational Navajo I 3 cr.

Simple conversation in Navajo. Three lecture.

LAN 121 • Conversational Navajo II 3 cr.

Review and grammar and phonetics. Development of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: LAN 120. Three lecture.

LAN 125 • Conversational Apache I 3 cr.

Introduction to Phonetic Alphabet. Learn the phonetic sounds of the Apache language, alphabet and vowels, and reproducing the sounds from the written language. Some basic vocabulary and expressions. Three lecture.

LAN 126 • Conversational Apache II 3 cr.

Beginning language drills and skills continued. Includes sentence structure and unusual vowel usage. Prerequisite: LAN 125. Three lecture.

LAN 130 • Conversational Hopi I 3 cr.

Simple conversational Hopi. Three lecture.

LAN 131 • Conversational Hopi II 3 cr.

Continues to emphasize conversational Hopi. Further development of Hopi phonetics, grammar, and writing skills. Course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to converse and write in Hopi. Prerequisite: LAN 130. Three lecture.

LAN 160 • Beginning American Sign Language 3 cr.

Emphasis on learning of the language of signs and cultural information about the people who use American Sign Language (ASL). Three lecture.

LAN 161 • Intermediate American Sign Language 3 cr.

Continuation of emphasis on the learning of the language of signs and cultural information about the people who use American Sign Language (ASL). Prerequisite: LAN 160. Three lecture.

LAN 201 • Navajo I 3 cr.

Review mastery of pronunciation, identification of tonal sounds, simple sentences and oral sentences. Prerequisite: LAN 121. Three lecture.

LAN 202 • Navajo II 3 cr.

Continuation of Navajo I. Focus on grammar and phonetics. Development of speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: LAN 201. Three lecture.

LAN 260 • Advanced American Sign Language 3 cr.

Advanced emphasis on the learning of the language of signs and cultural information about the people who use American Sign Language (ASL). Prerequisite: LAN 161. Three lecture.

LAN 261 • ASL Grammar/Culture 3 cr.

A comprehensive evaluation of syntax, grammar and culture related to American Sign Language. Includes an emphasis on linguistic, social, educational, and political issues in Deaf culture. Special emphasis on the cultural and philosophical attitudes shared with other minority groups. Prerequisite: LAN 161. Three lecture.

LAN 262 • Conversational ASL 3 cr.

Strengthens a student's ability to communicate with American Sign Language. Will help in building vocabulary. All work will be given without verbal instruction. Prerequisite: LAN 260. Three lecture.