About North Valleys Paiute Language Class

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Reno, Nevada, United States
This course is designed to provide students with a communicative-based foundation in the Paiute language. Students will learn the basic alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure and cultural aspects of the Paiute language. They will develop an understanding of the Paiute culture and learn how to function within that culture in an appropriate manner. Issues regarding the importance of preserving the language will also be addressed.

Friday, September 3, 2010

9-3-10

The class started out with the Prayer, but the class is still having a little trouble pronouncing the words. They are progressing well even though it is the first week. Manege Nawoakuno’o means Friday, and Tuba Muha means September. The class has already started the calendar, and knows the days of the week. They learned how the Rabbit Brush told Numu “The People” when the pinenuts were ready. After that, the class observed a map of the reservations in Nevada and talked about them. How u (how are you), Pesa Nu (I’m good). The class continued with greetings as the students repeated the words flowing out of Mrs. Melendez’s mouth. The class partnered up and practiced speaking what they learned with each other. At the end, the class performed what they practiced with one another.

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