Iñupiaq Language and Culture

Paġlagivsi! Learn the basics of an Alaska Native language from America's Arctic University. This course is an introduction to the Iñupiaq language and Iñupiat culture. This introductory course will guide learners through the basics of the Iñupiaq language spoken throughout Northern Alaska by the Iñupiat people. This AlaskaX course begins with some fundamental aspects of the language in context with Iñupiat cultural context and place. You will learn Iñupiaq pronunciation, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary and some contextual communications, such as introductions and how to ask questions. Each module also will introduce you to an aspect of Iñupiat culture. You will watch animated stories told in Iñupiaq and learn about cultural values that influence language use. Iñupiaq is a member of the Inuit-Yupik-Unangan language family found across the circumpolar Arctic. Iñupiaq is one of the 21 recognized official languages of the State of Alaska and one of the most widely spoken Alaska Native languages. The Iñupiaq language is comprised of two large dialect groups, Northern Iñupiaq and Seward Peninsula Inupiaq. This course focuses on the Northern Iñupiaq dialects. Enroll in this course today and help celebrate, revitalize and sustain the Iñupiat language and culture! 3b:T517,

• Recognize the language family that Iñupiaq is a part of
• Distinguish between the dialects of Iñupiaq
• Identify the characteristics of Iñupiaq that make it a unique language
• Introduce oneself in Iñupiaq
• Construct simple sentences using verbs and nouns
• Give basic commands and ask questions
• Understand the connections between Iñupiat values and how Iñupiaq is spoken
• Create and share a short story using Iñupiatun