HMONG

School of Humanities and Liberal Arts

HMONG (HMNG)

HMNG-01 ELEMENTARY HMONG I

5 units: 5 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 6)

This course is a beginner's course. It focuses on the study of the fundamentals of pronunciation, audio-lingual training, and phonology; syllabication; appreciation of basic elements of the Hmong culture, with primary emphasis on communicative competency. Students will learn how to express in Hmong the most basic functions of everyday life. (12/22)

HMNG-02 ELEMENTARY HMONG II

5 units: 5 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B/6)
Prerequisite: HMNG-01.

This course is for the continuation of HMNG-01. The focus will be on further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a cultural context. There will be extensive use of Hmong grammar, written composition and oral communication. Selections from Hmong literature and history will be read and discussed in Hmong. Stress is given to reading, writing, speaking and understanding Hmong as these communication skills apply to practical situations. (09/19)