This is an introductory course in Spanish language including basic commands, greetings, colors, numbers, parts of the body, family relationships, time, and foods. This class is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. The objective of the course is to continue building confidence and developing communicative skills, to improve knowledge of Russian grammar and vocabulary. This course is for students who have some previous knowledge of Russian, or have successfully completed non-credit Russian 1. We will also talk about literature, history, art, music, and food, in order to gain insight into Russian culture and supplement your language learning. This course will acquaint you with the fundamentals of the Russian language, including the Cyrillic alphabet, basic grammar and vocabulary, and elementary conversation skills. The course is intended for those who have completed at least Japanese 1-3 coursework or Genki Book 1. Students will improve their fluency and vocabulary in Japanese by working on small projects as well as by engaging in conversations with classmates and the instructor. Writing skills may also be covered if relevant to the interests of the students. Students will continue to expand on the vocabulary, grammar, usage and conversation skills begun in levels 1 and 2. In 'Japanese 2,' students will spend more time improving their grammar and building their vocabularies, while spending more time in conversation with the fellow students and the instructor in order to become more comfortable with everyday situations and common expressions. Topics included basic pronunciation, alphabets, numbers, travel and ordering food with uncomplicated verbal communication. We will be emphasizing introductory-level Japanese for recreation.

Maker says he’s thankful for the students who have supported him and this class so far.This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. “And that's not something I'm willing to do.' 'One of the great American Indian leaders said that 'if you lose your language you will lose your culture,'” said Maker. Maker believes with these students learning the language, it will also help the Osage culture thrive. “And now we're teaching it at a public school, which is incredible.' 'One-hundred years ago, Native Americans weren't even allowed to speak their language in public schools,” said Maker. Maker says teaching native languages at school wasn’t always accepted and for years, kids couldn’t talk in their language in class. “We are fighting to keep the little bit of what it is to be Native American that we have left, alive, is the key takeaway that I want them to walk out of here with,” said Maker. The class has students from various backgrounds and Maker hopes they will get a better understanding of what it means to be a Native American. “We need, desperately, to teach this language to any and all people so that we can keep it alive.' 'This language is in a state of revitalization,” said Maker. Teacher Corey Maker, a member of the Osage Nation, says he is honored to see so many students enrolled and interested in keeping the language of his people alive. Seventy-six Bartlesville High School students are learning the Osage language in class this year. Bartlesville High School Offers Osage Language Class

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