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COME LEARN Q'ANJOB'AL! TITAN HAKUY Q'ANJOBAL JETOQ!

Q'anjob'al is one of the vibrant Maya languages spoken today, with a strong community of speakers primarily in northwestern Guatemala and growing communities across the United States. 

 Learning Q'anjob'al is essential to understanding the rich indigenous heritage of Mesoamerica. It also offers an excellent gateway to exploring the grammar, cultural practices, and worldviews of the Maya people. 

Knowledge of Q'anjob'al is invaluable for those interested in working or conducting research in Maya communities, such as educators, linguists, anthropologists, health practitioners, policy makers, and historians, providing deeper insights and more effective engagement.

Fall 2025 Courses

Part B Course

Fall Part B course

Credits: 3 hours

Meeting Time: TTh 4:30-5:50 PM

Location: G20 Literatures,

Cultures, & Ling

Meets: 10/20/25-12/10/25

What You will Learn

  • Basic communication in Q’anjob’al, a living Maya language.
  • Insight into Q’anjob’al culture, history, identity, and migration.
  • Community-centered approaches to language revitalization.
  • The role of Maya communities in Guatemala and the U.S.
CourseTitleCRN(s)DaysTimeLocation
LAST 445Beginning Q'anjob'al I63940 - BQG
63941 - BQU		MWF10:00AM – 10:50AM135 English Building
LAST 395Q'anjob'al Language and Community40843 - KPTTh4:30PM - 5:50PMG20 Literatures, Cultures & Ling

 

 

 

 

All students welcome!

Adan Francisco Pascual

Adan F. Pascual Q'anjob'al instructor

Adan is a native Q’anjob’al speaker from Barillas, Guatemala. He studied linguistics at UT-Austin, worked with the Guatemalan Academy of Mayan Languages, and has published on Q’anjob’al literacy and education. He brings deep cultural knowledge and academic expertise to his teaching.

Adan is happy to answer any questions you may have about the Q’anjob’al Program. You can reach him at: adanf@illinois.edu