Posted May 18, 2009

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN NAHUATL

THE INSTITUTE OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES and THE DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE

in Coordination with New York University and Yale University

Are Pleased To Announce A New Course For the Fall 2009:

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN NAHUATL

Spanish W4050 section 001 - Call Number, 87598

Instructors:

John Sullivan, Ph.D.

and Native Speakers of the ZACATECAS INSTITUTE OF ETHNOLOGY - MEXICO

This introductory course in Classical and Modern Nahuatl will be taught live using distance technology. The learning objectives include: a) developing students' oral comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and knowledge of language structure, as well as cultural wisdom and sensibility in order to facilitate their ability to communicate effectively, correctly and creatively in everyday situations; b) providing students with instruments and experiences which demonstrate the continuity between past and present Nahuatl culture through the study of Colonial and Modern texts and conversation with native speakers; c) penetrating the historical, economic, political, social and cultural aspects of Nahuatl civilization; d) preparing students to eventually take university level humanities courses taught in Nahuatl alongside native speakers.

For more information, contact Maritza Colón of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese: