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IAP 2024: Quechua at MIT! A non-credit class.
Jan/09 Tue 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/10 Wed 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/11 Thu 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/12 Fri 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/16 Tue 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/17 Wed 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/18 Thu 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/19 Fri 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/22 Mon 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/23 Tue 10:00AM–11:30AM

Global Languages is happy to offer a non-credit class, “Quechua at MIT” during IAP 2024. Ten sessions will be held from January 9 to January 23, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This is an in-person class.

This two-week introductory class introduces the basics of Kichwa, a variant of Quechua language, the most widely spoken indigenous language in the Americas. The class focuses on oral and written skills, with emphasis on tasks based on familiar contexts, using an interactive approach.  It also introduces learners to the history, culture, and geography of the Andes through cultural discussions and exposure to artefacts of the region (e.g., textiles).  Students will reflect on Kichwa and Quechua as endangered languages and on the significance of keeping this very popular indigenous language alive. Tupanakunkaman (See you then)!

Sessions will be led by Soledad Chango. Soledad Chango is a native of Ecuador, Kichwa Salasaka. She is a scholar of language acquisition, and is pursuing an advanced degree in linguistics at MIT.

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants with the expectation of attendance at all 10 sessions. Open to members of the MIT community.

Registration  opens November 27 at 2:00pm, using this link (Kerberos credentials required): Registration Form

Registration closes December 8. All registrants will be contacted by December 15 with confirmation of enrollment or information on placement in a wait list (in the event of over-enrollment).

For more information contact languages@mit.edu.

IAP 2024: Intro to American Sign Language, Non-Credit Class
Jan/09 Tue 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/10 Wed 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/11 Thu 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/12 Fri 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/16 Tue 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/17 Wed 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/18 Thu 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/19 Fri 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/22 Mon 10:00AM–11:30AM
Jan/23 Tue 10:00AM–11:30AM

Global Languages is happy to offer a non-credit class, Introduction to American Sign Language, during IAP 2024. Ten sessions will be held from January 9 to January 24, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This is a virtual / Zoom class.

This non-credit IAP class is an introduction to elementary aspects of American Sign Language and to Deaf culture for those with no prior experience. Sessions will focus on gaining specific areas of basic understanding/competency which can be applied to later introductory studies of ASL. Participants will also interact with topics including the role of ASL in Deaf history, current culture, and others.

Sessions will be led by Andrew Bottoms. Andrew Bottoms was born and raised in a Deaf family from North Carolina and American Sign Language (ASL) is his native language. Bottoms graduated from Gallaudet University with two bachelor degrees, one in American Sign Language (ASL) and the other in Deaf Studies.

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants with the expectation of attendance at all 10 sessions. Open to members of the MIT community.

Due to over-enrollment, registration is now closed. All applicants will be contacted by December 15 with confirmation of enrollment or information on placement in a wait list (in the event of over-enrollment).

For more information contact languages@mit.edu.