LANGUAGE COURSES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NAK 100
Welcome to NAK 100, the first language course for learning Nakona language. In this course, you will be introduced to 250 vocabulary terms, including one-word phrases, nouns, adverbs, and verbs. You will learn the phonemes and graphemes of the language. You will learn the first and second person points of view for verb conjugations in the present tense. Additionally, you will be introduced to the future and negative verb tenses, basic syntax for Nakona thoughts. Finally, you will learn to read and translate multi-paragraphs written in Nakona.
RESOURCE: TASHUNGA SABA's LESSON 1- 5
NAK 101
Welcome to NAK 101, the second language course for learning Nakona language. In this course, you will continue to build your vocabulary base. You will learn future and negative verb tenses. You will be introduced to future/negative verb tenses. You will learn how to alter words to include suffixes and key words that denote past tense. Students continues to acquire a deeper understanding of word order. Students continue to read multi- paragraphs.
RESOURCE: TASHUNGA SABA's LESSON 6-11
PREREQ: NAK 100
NAK 102
Welcome to NAK 102. In this course, you will learn how to consolidate all tenses, including future, negative, future/negative, and past tenses. You will also acquire a deeper understanding of word order and make connections to deeper meanings of our words in relation to our culture and worldview. Additionally, you will read multi-paragraphs to further enhance your language skills.
RESOURCE: TASHUNGA SABA's LESSON 12-20
PREREQ: NAK 101
NAK 103
Welcome to NAK 103. This course focuses on developing complex language skills. The course introduces students to reflexive, dative, and benefactive verbs. Students will read complex sentences and paragraphs, including stories by Tashunga Saba and Herb Walker. Additionally, students learn cultural and relationship terms that teach us our responsibilities to be Nakona.
RESOURCES: TASHUNGA SABA's stories: Winchinjana Pahuhina, Shunga Tanga
Herb Walker's Story
McArthur and Kennedy's Text
PREREQ: NAK 102
NAK 200
Welcome to NAK 104. This course is designed to consolidate all language skills in oral and text form. Students read and recite Tashuga Saba's Creation story. Students read the Tashunga Saba's Grass Dance Story and Rose Weasel's ink?domni and the Ducks story.
RESOURCES: TASHUNGA SABA's stories: Creation Story, The Grass Dance Story
Rose Weasels story: Ink?domni and the Ducks
McArthur and Kennedy's Text
PREREQ: NAK 103
NAK 201
Welcome to NAK 105. This course focuses on building independent Nakona Thoughts in basic to complex forms of communication. Students will practice building conversations based on guided prompts. This course requires the learner to attend other NAK courses and to teach a lesson in NAK 100.
RESOURCES: George Shields story of Snake Butte
PREREQ: NAK 104
CHILDREN'S
LANGUAGE COURSES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NAK 001
Welcome to NAK 001. This is a children's language curriculum, but any age can take this course. In this lesson, students learn 36 animals and the present tense verb conjugations in first, second, and third person singular and plural forms for "to see it" Students learn the Indian handtalk to accompany the words. Students will be able to state complete Nakona thoughts.
RESOURCES: WAMĀGASHGĀ (ANIMAL) UNIT CREATED BY KMEZENA
CLASS DURATION: 4 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS @ 45 MIN/DAY
DATES: TBA
TIME: TBA
NAK 002
Welcome to NAK 002. This is a children's language curriculum, but any age can take this course. In this lesson, students learn 36 breakfast foods and the present tense verb conjugations in first, second, and third person singular and plural forms for "to want it", "to eat it", and "to drink it". Students learn the Indian handtalk to accompany the words. Students will be able to state complete Nakona thoughts.
RESOURCES: HĀYAKENA WODABI (BREAKFAST) UNIT CREATED BY KMEZENA
CLASS DURATION: 4 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS @ 45 MIN/DAY
DATES: TBA
TIME: TBA
NAK 003
Welcome to NAK 003. This is a children's language curriculum, but any age can take this course. In this lesson, students learn body parts and the possessive forms for my, your, her/his/its, and ours.
RESOURCES: TACHĀ (BODY) UNIT CREATED BY KMEZENA
CLASS DURATION: 4 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS @ 45 MIN/DAY
DATES: JULY 8-11
TIME: 3:30-4:30 PM
NAK 004
Welcome to NAK 003. This is a children's language curriculum, but any age can take this course. In this lesson, students learn the directions and colors, the universe elements, the sacred medicines, and traditional tools. They will learn to Juanita Tucker’s grandfather's prayer chant. Students will learn verbs associated with sacred acts.
RESOURCES: NAKONA WINCHOXAĞE UNIT CREATED BY KMEZENA
CLASS DURATION: 4 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS @ 45 MIN/DAY
DATES: JULY 15-18
TIME: 3:30-4:30 PM
CULTURE COURSES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CUL 001
Welcome to CUL 001. This is a chokecherry juice making class. The class is made up of three, 45-minute online lessons. Students will learn the nutritional value of chokecherries along with their healing properties. Students will learn the vocabulary terms for picking berries, the various types of berries, the terms for washing, cleaning, boiling, and making, the terms for kitchen tools and utensils, and other words associated with chokecherry making. Students are responsible for their own tools, materials for this class.
RESOURCES: CHAMPASAPSABA HAMBI GAĞA UNIT CREATED BY KMEZENA
CLASS DURATION: 3 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS @ 45 MIN/DAY
DATES: Sept 26, Sept 2, Sept 9, 2024
TIME: 3:30-4:30 PM