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Silook, Roger, Comp.; And Others – 1983
The dictionary is designed for learners of St. Lawrence Island (Alaska) Yupik, an Eskimo dialect. An introductory section gives an overview of the Yupik alphabet and phonology. Alphabetical word listings in St. Lawrence Island Yupik follow, with definitions in both Yupik and English. A sample sentence in Yupik using the entry word is followed by…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alphabets, Eskimo Aleut Languages, Phonology
Miyaoka, Osahito; Mather, Elsie – 1979
This text of Yup'ik (a southwestern Alaskan Eskimo language) orthography is intended for individuals wishing to read and write in Yup'ik as a first or second language. The first chapter gives details on the Yup'ik alphabet and contains a pronunciation exercise. Subsequent chapters present information, with exercises, on: vowels; double vowels and…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alphabets, Morphology (Languages), Native Language Instruction
Jacobson, Anna W.; Jacobson, Steven A., Ed. – 1996
This guide to conversational language in Yup'ik Eskimo is designed to accompany audiotape recordings (not included here). It contains the phrases and sentences used in 30 lessons. A brief introduction comments on the format of the text. Lessons are on these topics: Yup'ik phonology and common brief expressions; exclamations; greetings and…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alphabets, Conversational Language Courses, Daily Living Skills
Tyone, Mary; Kari, James, Ed. – 1996
This collection of 18 stories of the Scottie Creek People of Alaska is presented in both Upper Tanana, an Athabaskan language, and English in line-by-line translation. The stories, which include personal narratives, cultural explanations, and traditional tales, were recorded in 1988-94. The tales are told by Mary Tyone, a traditional storyteller…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alphabets, American Indian Languages, Athapascan Languages
Classroom Grammar of Koniag Alutiiq, Kodiak Island Dialect. Volume I: Units 1-20. Preliminary Draft.
Leer, Jeff – 1990
This text for use in teaching Koniag Alutiiq, the Kodiak Island dialect of Alutiiq, contains 20 units on its phonology, morphology, and grammar. Each unit consists of 4 to 13 lessons. The alphabet used is one developed for the Kenai Peninsula dialect and adapted slightly for Koniag Alutiiq. The first unit focuses on phonological patterns and…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alphabets, Folk Culture, Grammar
Jacobson, Steven A. – 1994
The guide is intended for classroom teachers and school district personnel to use in planning and implementing bilingual education and native language instruction for Yup'ik populations in Alaska. Focus here is on the linguistic and sociocultural characteristics of the Central Yup'ik dialect and its speakers, especially as they relate to the…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alphabets, Bilingual Education, Contrastive Linguistics
