This intensive course in Aymara is intended for students with no previous study or experience in the language. Classified as a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL) in the U.S., the Aymara language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. This course will promote the development of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. A tri-lingual textbook (Spanish, English, Aymara) will be used to develop a good practical command of oral and written skills appropriate for everyday situations, and an understanding of the culture and role of the Aymara-speaking populations in Andean society. A large part of this class will be dedicated to communicational practice in Aymara, based on handouts and audio-visual material.

The class will be taught in Smith Lab 1076 from 9am - 1pm from June 16 - August 1, a seven week summer session.  The course number is 24951 and it is available for 6 credits.