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HMG 1012 - Beginning Hmong II

Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture 5 Lab None
Course Description: This course is a continuation of HMG 1011 . It stresses continued development of speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading. Students will analyze and compare patterns of behavior and increase their ability to understand perspectives of Hmong speaking world. Coursework and topics include listening and practicing Hmong speaking from different parts of the world, exploring Hmong communities in the Twin Cities, and observing Hmong news and videos.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): HMG 1011  or instructor consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Hmong language
1.1 Hmong language and the RPA Writing System
1.2 Hmong communication: tonal and non-tonal
1.3 Use of formal and informal modes
1.4 Hmong dialects
  1. Grammar
2.1 stative verbs, adverbs, nominal sentences
2.2 titles, verbal sentences, verbal negation, verbs, nouns, mood
2.3 direct and indirect object pronouns
2.4 sentence with indicating accomplished tones
2.5 comparisons of equality and inequality
2.6 recognize recurring patterns
  1. Speaking and communication strategies:
3.1 give directions
3.2 express things that are happening right now
3.4 expressing past actions
3.5 asking for clarification
3.6 making comparisons and contrast
3.7 requesting and/or giving information
3.8 birthday party invitation
3.9 expressing feelings; likes and dislikes, fear, love, etc…
3.10 soliciting opinions
3.11 expressing humor
  1. Hmong Culture
4.1 Hmong custom
4.2 Hmong tradition
4.3 Hmong family relationship structure
4.4 Hmong sports

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate increased reading and writing skills in Hmong by using the Hmong RPA.
  2. demonstrate writing skills in forms of compositions, letters, and poems.
  3. demonstrate increased knowledge of Hmong grammar.
  4. demonstrate speaking and listening skills in more complex contexts.
  5. discuss aspects of Hmong culture, including customs, traditions, family structures, and sports.
  6. articulate knowledge of beliefs, behaviors and cultural aspects of the Hmong speaking world.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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