Navajo (NVJO) *See also: (NAVA)
311 / 511.
Navajo Verb System I.
(3)
This course focuses on Navajo phonology verb morphology and multifaceted nature of Navajo verb complex. Will also cover introduction to prefix template of Navajo verb, verb paradigms in imperfective mode, and its four sub-modes.
Prerequisite: 206 and NAVA 2120.
312.
Navajo Verb System II.
(3)
The course continues study of the verb paradigms in Navajo and introduces the perfective, usitative, iterative, progressive and future modes. Extensive discussion on Navajo aspectual variation, stem alternations, conjugation patterns and verb parsing.
Prerequisite: 311.
315.
Advanced Navajo.
(3)
An examination of Navajo syntax, including voice alternations (passive, causative), relative and subordinate clause constructions and discourse structure.
Prerequisite: 206 or NAVA 2120.
401.
Navajo Linguistics.
(3)
Introduction to Navajo linguistics including examination of the nature and structure of the language. Linguistics areas including phonetics and phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and sociolinguistics will be covered.
Prerequisite: 206 and NAVA 2120.
495.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
511 / 311.
Navajo Verb System I.
(3)
This course focuses on Navajo phonology verb morphology and multifaceted nature of Navajo verb complex. Will also cover introduction to prefix template of Navajo verb, verb paradigms in imperfective mode, and its four sub-modes.
Prerequisite: 206 and NAVA 2120.
595.
Graduate Problems.
(1-6)
Original independent study project approved by instructor.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
