KICHE101

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Elementary K'iche' Maya I

Romance Studies Department A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

KICHE

Catalog Number

101

Title

Elementary K'iche' Maya I

Course Description

Introduction to essential elements of K'iche' Maya language and aspects of Maya culture. K'iche' Maya, a language spoken by about a million people in the western Highlands of Guatemala, is one of the major indigenous languages in the Americas. Emphasis on active language production to develop basic conversational skills for everyday interactions. Course taught at Vanderbilt University; Duke students participate through video conference and/or telepresence classroom. No prerequisite.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Fall and/or Spring

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Lecture

General Education Curriculum Codes

FL - (FL) Foreign Language, LG - (LG) Language: A&S Curriculum