Zuni Language Classes

Learn about Zuni language course offerings.

Zuni 1 and 2

• Grade(s): 10th-12th
• Prerequisites: Students will be an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni and have a 506 and a CIB document on file with the APS Indian Education Department. Students taking Zuni II will have successfully completed Zuni I.
• Additional Requirements: None
• Fees: None
• Dual Credit: Yes-IAIA

Would you like to learn a language spoken by your grandparents, parents, and tribal leaders? Zuni language classes reconnect students to their families and communities. Zuni students will:

• Be immersed in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the Zuni language.
• Successfully complete Zuni I and II language classes and qualify for the APS Indian Education Department's

Native American Bilingual Seal and state bilingual seal.

Zuni I: introduces students to the basic skills – listening and speaking – and to the basic structures of Zuni taught within the cultural context. Areas of study include expression, comprehension, language and culture, language functions, connections and personal applications. Emphasis is placed on:

• Listening, and speaking
• Communication skills
• Cultural activities

Zuni II: Language acquisition is a developmental process aimed at the ultimate goal of communication. Over time the student develops the ability to write and speak in a meaningful and appropriate manner. Zuni II continues the focus on the basic language skills and proceeds to an intermediate level of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as encouraging deeper appreciation of the Zuni language and culture. Areas of study include expression, comprehension, language and culture, cultures, language functions, connections, and personal applications. Emphasis is placed on applying oral, written, communication skills to academic, personal, and Zuni language activities.

Session / Days / Times	Course Length	Credit Information
Session IB Tues & Thurs: 8:40-11:00 a.m.	Zuni I: Fall Zuni II: Spring	Zuni I: 1.0 elective credit for Sem I Zuni II: 1.0 elective credit for Sem II

Zuni 3 and 4

NOTE: This course is currently in the development process; applicants will receive an update in mid-April notifying them whether the course will be available for 2024-25. Applicants are encouraged to request the course if interested.

• Grade(s): 10th-12th
• Prerequisites: Students will be an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni and have a 506 and a CIB document on file with the APS Indian Education Department. Students taking Zuni II will have successfully completed Zuni I.
• Additional Requirements: None
• Fees: None
• Dual Credit: Yes-IAIA

Zuni III is an intermediate Zuni language course for students with previous exposure (e.g. Zuni I and Zuni II). This class will focus on the continued development of all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an emphasis on listening and speaking. The goal of this course is to develop Zuni language skills to be able to communicate at the intermediate level (low-mid). The course will use a communicative approach for students to learn about the fundamentals of conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Lessons are enhanced with learning opportunities that connect families, community and school.

Zuni IV is a continuation of ZUNI III and builds on those concepts. This class continues to focus on the continued development of all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an emphasis on listening and speaking. The goal of this course is to develop Zuni language skills to be able to communicate at the intermediate level (high). The course will use a communicative approach for students to learn about the fundamentals of conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students at this level are fully immersed with learning opportunities that connect families, community and school to prepare for the APS and State Bilingual Seals. Includes a portfolio and essay component.

Session / Days / Times	Course Length	Credit Information
Session IA M, Tu & Th: Monday: 8:40-10:00 a.m. Tues & Thurs: 8:40-11:00 a.m.	Zuni III: Fall Zuni IV: Spring	Zuni III: 1.0 elective credit for Sem I Zuni IV: 1.0 elective credit for Sem II

This page was last updated on: February 7, 2025.