Course Description
Continuation of Elementary Quechua Language and Culture. Introduction of grammatical and cultural topics that further knowledge in conversation, grammar, pronunciation, and the rich and diverse culture of the Andean highlands through historical and anthropological perspectives. Conducted in English and Quechua; instructional materials also in English and Quechua.
Athena Title
ELEM QUECHUA II
Prerequisite
QUEC 1001
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Recognize and understand different features of Andean culture specific to Quechua-speaking communities. 2. Recognize basic differences between varieties (i.e., dialects) of Quechua and their geographic distribution. 3. Understand and apply rules of pronunciation of the Cusco- Collao variety of Quechua. 4. Understand and apply rules of word formation, including noun and verb suffixes. 5. Understand and apply rules of sentence formation. 6. Produce and understand basic dialogues in Quechua using a variety of vocabulary.
Topical Outline
History and Cultural Topics 1. Quechua in the Modern Andean Region 2. Language contact between Quechua and Spanish Language Topics 1. Pronunciation of vowel and consonant inventory 3. Advanced conversational strategies in Quechua 3. Conjugating verbs, including past and conditional forms 4. Complex Sentence Structure, including compound sentences and relative clauses 5. Noun suffixes, including diminutives, reciprocals, conjecture, and directionals 6. Numbers 20-100 8. Asking Questions 7. Vocabulary, including food terminology and body parts
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture