NAV 201 - Intermediate Navajo I

1. demonstrate comprehension of the gist and numerous details of written descriptions of objects, people, places, and events, authentic passages that relate to topics containing subjective information and/or current events;
2. using an appropriate amount of creativity, improvisation, and elaboration, eEmploy the writing process in the target language (e.g., organizing thoughts, composing, revising, proofreading) to describe, express opinions, and narrate a series of events using the past, present or future time frames;
3. initiate, respond, and contribute to face-to-face conversations in the target language with some spontaneity using present and past tenses;
4. comprehend the main idea and some details of narrations of events, descriptions and/or opinions from a speaker who uses natural pace and articulation of Navajo language.   From a speaker who uses natural pace and articulation of Navajo, aurally comprehend the gist and some details of narrations of events, descriptions and/or opinions;
5. describe and exhibit initial a basic understanding of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations within areas where the Navajo language is used.