Ilargakut! This introductory course guides students through the Yugtun language with a focus on cultural traditions and connection to the land. Learn communication skills, build knowledge of the language, and appreciate the cultural values that underpin this unique language.
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Ilargakut! This introductory course guides students through the Yugtun language with a focus on cultural traditions and connection to the land. Learn communication skills, build knowledge of the language, and appreciate the cultural values that underpin this unique language.
Ilargakut! This introductory course guides students through the Yugtun language with a focus on cultural traditions and connection to the land. Learn communication skills, build knowledge of the language, and appreciate the cultural values that underpin this unique language.
Yugtun is an indigenous language spoken by the Yup’ik/Yupiaq people, primarily in the southwestern region of Alaska and in eastern Siberian Russia. It is the most widely spoken indigenous language in Alaska, but the number of fluent and native speakers has declined. This course, which focuses specifically on the Central Yup’ik dialect of the lower Kuskokwim delta, invites you to start learning the language that breathes life into Yup'ik/Yupiaq stories, traditions, and their deep-rooted connection to the land.
This AlaskaX course begins with an exploration of the fundamental aspects of the language, delving into its deep connections with Yup'ik customs and ways of life. Engaging lessons and interactive exercises will guide you through the linguistic structure of Central Yugtun. You will learn how to construct simple phrases and sentences, ask and answer questions, respond to commands, and make requests. Just as crucial as learning vocabulary and grammar, each module introduces you to different aspects of Yup’ik culture and explores the intricate interplay between language and culture. You will hear stories, told in Yugtun, and learn about the Yup’ik cultural values that affect/influence/impact how Yugtun is spoken.
Enroll in this course and become a part of celebrating, revitalizing, and sustaining Yugtun and Yup’ik culture!
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Learning objectives
- Recognize the alphabet, sounds, and unique linguistic features of central yugtun
- Comprehend and reply to basic commands and questions
- Construct simple phrases and sentences with nouns and verbs
- To introduce one’s self in yugtun
- Understand how yup’ik/yupiaq values influence how yugtun is spoken
- Recognize the alphabet, sounds, and unique linguistic features of central yugtun
- Comprehend and reply to basic commands and questions
- Construct simple phrases and sentences with nouns and verbs
- To introduce one’s self in yugtun
- Understand how yup’ik/yupiaq values influence how yugtun is spoken
Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction
An introduction to the course, Yup’ik culture, and Yugtun language
Week 2: Doing and Being
Giving and replying to commands and requests; asking and answering basic questions; emotions
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Get a strong foundation for speaking Yugtun by practicing the correct pronunciation of words and phrases.
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Listen to examples of Yugtun speech.
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Repeat the words and phrases, paying attention to the sounds and intonation.
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Record yourself speaking Yugtun and compare it to native speakers.
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Organize Course Materials
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Stay organized and improve your learning experience by compiling your notes, assignments, and other course materials.
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- Create a system for organizing your materials, such as folders or a notebook.
- Review your materials regularly and make notes to reinforce your understanding.
Practice Pronunciation
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Get a strong foundation for speaking Yugtun by practicing the correct pronunciation of words and phrases.
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- Listen to examples of Yugtun speech.
- Repeat the words and phrases, paying attention to the sounds and intonation.
- Record yourself speaking Yugtun and compare it to native speakers.
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