Yup'ik Language: Introduction to Culture and Communication
Learn Central Yup'ik language fundamentals and cultural traditions with a focus on the dialect spoken in Alaska's Kuskokwim delta region.
Learn Central Yup'ik language fundamentals and cultural traditions with a focus on the dialect spoken in Alaska's Kuskokwim delta region.
This introductory course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Yugtun language and Yup'ik culture, focusing on the Central Yup'ik dialect of Alaska's lower Kuskokwim delta. Students learn fundamental language skills while discovering the deep connections between language and cultural traditions. Through interactive lessons, learners master basic communication skills, including constructing simple phrases, responding to commands, and understanding cultural values that influence language use. The course emphasizes both practical language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
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What you'll learn
Master the Central Yugtun alphabet and sound system
Construct basic phrases and sentences in Yugtun
Respond to simple commands and questions
Introduce yourself using proper Yugtun expressions
Understand the relationship between language and Yup'ik culture
Appreciate traditional Yup'ik values and customs
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course provides a foundational introduction to the Yugtun language and Yup'ik culture. Over four weeks, students learn basic language skills including alphabet recognition, pronunciation, simple phrases, and cultural context. The curriculum emphasizes the connection between language and cultural traditions, covering topics such as weather, family relationships, and seasonal activities. Special attention is given to understanding how Yup'ik values influence language use and communication styles.
Introduction
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Doing and Being
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Weather
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Family and Self
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
1 Course
Yup'ik Language Education Pioneer and Indigenous Studies Scholar
Dr. Sally Samson (Angass'aq) serves as an Assistant Professor of Yup'ik Language and Culture at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Kuskokwim Campus, bringing extensive experience in Yup'ik language immersion education. Her journey began with an 18-year tenure at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Immersion Charter School from 1999 to 2017, where she developed expertise in Yugtun immersion teaching and second language instruction. After earning her master's degree in Linguistics from UAF in 2010, she continued her academic pursuit while transitioning to UAF's Kuskokwim Campus in 2017. Her doctoral research focused on participatory teacher action research to enhance language and literacy instruction in Yup'ik immersion schools, culminating in her dissertation "Elitnaurilleq Piciryaramtenek Qanemcitgun." Her work has significantly contributed to the field of indigenous language education, particularly through her involvement in lesson study with first and second-grade Yugtun reading instruction. As a member of the College of Indigenous Studies, she continues to advance Yup'ik language teaching methodologies and cultural preservation through her research and teaching.
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