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242 ARTS AND SCIENCES
103. [103–104.] Basic Medical Navajo. (3, 3) Willink
Fundamentals of Navajo for students in the medical profession.
Does not satisfy language requirement of College of
Arts and Sciences. {Offered upon demand}
105. Written Navajo for Native Speakers. [Written
Navajo.] (3) Willink
Introduction to Navajo writing and reading; for native speakers
of Navajo only. 101 and 105 may not both be counted
for credit.
201–202. Intermediate Navajo. (3, 3) Willink
Intermediate Navajo for students who have completed 102 or
105, or equivalent. Continued development of all four skills.
Prerequisite: (101–102) or 105. {201–Fall, 202–Spring}
206. Creative Writing and Advanced Reading. (3) Willink
For native speakers of Navajo only.
Prerequisite: 105.
311./511. Navajo Verb System I. (3)
This course emphasizes Navajo grammar and introduces
students to the prefix template of the Navajo verb. Verb
paradigms in the imperfective are covered using a variety of
literary and cultural materials.
Prerequisite: 202 or 206.
312./512. 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 using a variety of literary and cultural material.
Discussion includes Navajo aspectual variation, stem
alternations and conjugation patterns.
Prerequisite: 301.
315./515. Advanced Navajo. (3)
An examination of Navajo syntax, including voice alternations
(passive, causative), relative and subordinate clause
constructions and discourse structure.
Prerequisite: 202.
401./501. Navajo Linguistics. (3 to a maximum of 12) ∆
Introduction to linguistics in Navajo including phonetics and
phonology, grammar, semantics, pragmatics and sociolinguistics.
Prerequisite: 202.
495. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6 to a maximum of
6) ∆ Willink
Restriction: permission of instructor.
501./401. Navajo Linguistics. (3 to a maximum of 12) ∆
Introduction to linguistics in Navajo including phonetics and
phonology, grammar, semantics, pragmatics and sociolinguistics.
Prerequisite: 202.
511./311. Navajo Verb System I. (3)
This course emphasizes Navajo grammar and introduces
students to the prefix template of the Navajo verb. Verb
paradigms in the imperfective are covered using a variety of
literary and cultural materials.
Prerequisite: 202 or 206.
512./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 using a variety of literary and cultural material.
Discussion includes Navajo aspectual variation, stem
alternations and conjugation patterns.
Prerequisite: 301.
515./315. Advanced Navajo. (3)
An examination of Navajo syntax, including voice alternations
(passive, causative), relative and subordinate clause
constructions and discourse structure.
Prerequisite: 202.
595. Graduate Problems. (1-6)
Original independent study project approved by instructor.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
Signed Language Interpreting
(SIGN)
(For major study requirements, see Linguistics.)
201. Introduction to Signed Language. (3) Naughton,
Santiago, P. Wilcox
Overview of signed language studies and related issues.
Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL); signed communication
systems most frequently used by deaf and hard of
hearing individuals; the study of fingerspelling.
210. American Sign Language I. (3) Naughton, Rudy,
Santiago
Study of ASL, including basic concepts and sign lexicon.
Grammatical features of ASL will be stressed, along with
structure and syntax. The student will be expected to demonstrate
to the instructor his or her proficiency at the end of
the semester.
Prerequisite: 201. Restriction: permission of instructor.
211. American Sign Language II. (3) Naughton, Rudy
A study of ASL including sign language colloquialisms used
in conversational signing. Provides a summary of information
currently available dealing with the understanding of ASL
grammatical structure and its sociolinguistic usage.
Prerequisite: 210. Restriction: permission of instructor.
212. Fingerspelling I. (3) Santiago, P. Wilcox
Assists the student in acquiring fluent fingerspelling ability
through the use of visual and expressive drills. Videotapes
of a variety of fingerspelling styles will be used to ensure that
the student acquires a comprehensive background.
Prerequisite: 201. Restriction: permission of instructor.
214. Lexical Semantics for Transliteration. (3) P. Wilcox
Examines polysemy of the English lexicon which transliterators
must be concerned with, ranging from semantic prototypes to
word meanings which are essentially fluid. Signs representing
English morphology are also discussed.
Prerequisite: 201. Restriction: permission of instructor.
*305. Signed Language Linguistics. (3) S. Wilcox
Examines linguistic research on signed languages, primarily
ASL: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and
semantics. Also covers signed language sociolinguistics,
psycholinguistics, language acquisition (first and second)
and neurolinguistics.
Prerequisite: 210 and LING 101. Restriction: permission of
instructor.
*310. American Sign Language III. (3) Rudy
Designed to help students improve their expressive skills
and general conversational competence in ASL relative to
phonology, lexical items, syntax and discourse. Focuses on
semantic appropriateness and accuracy of particular lexical
items, appropriate use of non-manual behaviors and the use
of context to determine meaning.
Prerequisite: 211. Restriction: permission of instructor.
320. American Sign Language IV. (3) Rudy
Intensive practice involving receptive/expressive skills in
complex grammatical structures, dialogue and storytelling.
Intensive study of transcription techniques and their applications
to ASL research and documentation.
Prerequisite: 310. Restriction: permission of instructor.
*352. Language and Culture in the Deaf Community,
Part 1. (3) S. Wilcox
An introduction to Deaf culture. Examines the language,
education, social and political aspects and art forms of Deaf
people from an anthropological point of view.
353. Language and Culture in the Deaf Community,
Part 2. (3)
Continues developing a thorough understanding of the issues
related to signed languages and Deaf culture. Cross-cultural
issues and the history of Deaf people also will be addressed.
Taught in ASL.
Prerequisite: 310 and 352.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.