Quileute (QUIL)

This course is an introduction to the language of the Quileute-speaking tribes (the Quileute and Hoh). Students will begin by learning the phonetics (pronunciation and writing) of Quileute sounds and basic grammar. Emphasis will be on practical vocabulary, phrases and sentence-building for social interaction and public speaking as well as writing the Quileute language. Classes will also include Quileute cultural content and relevant language. (Elective)

This intermediate course builds on QUIL 121, the introduction to the language of the Quileute-speaking tribes (the Quileute and Hoh). Students will continue studying the phonetics (pronunciation and writing) of Quileute sounds and basic grammar. Emphasis will be on practical vocabulary, phrases and sentence-building for social interaction and public speaking as well as writing the Quileute language. Content will also feature translation exercises based on traditional Quileute stories in Andrade's 1931 reprint Quileute Texts. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Elective)

Builds grammatically to "intentive" (future) tense constructions. Target vocabulary expands to include the five senses and lead words like auxiliary verbs, size, degrees, adjectives, question words, location and emotion. Common phrases to express opinion, thought and planning will be used to help speakers express themselves in the language. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Humanities, Elective)