June 9, 2009

Diné Language 2009 Summer Classes

Phoenix Indian Center will have Summer Diné language classes from June 15 to July 25.
Pass the Word!

Diné Culture Classes: June 17 -July 22, 2009
Instructor: Freddie Johnson
Wednesday nights: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn about self identity using the Diné Clan Philosophy through Diné Oral Traditions, Guest speakers and presentations.

Children’s Navajo Singing Class: June 20-July 25, 2009
Instructor: Jolyana Bitsuie
Classes will be held every Saturday. 11:30am - 1:30pm
For children ages 7-13, this class will focus on learning basic Navajo vocabulary words, stories, and songs through fun hands-on activities and projects.

*Beginning Navajo Class: June 15-July 22, 2009
Instructor: Jolyana Bitsuie
Monday and Wednesday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The class is for the beginning student who wants to learn the Navajo Language. The class will focus on the sound and alphabet system as an introduction to speaking and writing.

*Navajo Literacy: June 20-July 25, 2009
Instructor: Jolyana Bitsuie
Classes will be held every Saturday. 9:00am - 11:00am
This class is for fluent speakers; learn how to read and write in Navajo through poetry, songs, and literature.

*Classes will require a $25 materials fee. Classes are not for credit.

All classes will teach the proper Diné Introduction.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT FREDDIE JOHNSON AT (602)264-6768 EXT.2305 Fax (602)274-7486 or Email: fjohnson@phxindcenter.org

PHOENIX INDIAN CENTER
GED Classroom
4520 N. Central Ave., Suite 250
Phoenix, AZ 85012

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I want to learn the writing aspect of the language. Thanks.

arnold said...

I want to learn the reading aspect of the language. Cool.