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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.

Courses

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Q'anjob'al and the Community

Credits: 3 hours

CRN: 44488

TR: 4:30PM - 5:50PM

Location: 1020 Lincoln Hall

Instructor: Adan F. Pascual

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the Mayan language and community of Guatemala known as Q’anjob’al. It is designed to provide students with an overview of the Q’anjob’al speakers and their complex everyday sociocultural interactions. Also, it introduces the use of the Q’anjob’al language in context for students to become familiar with its spoken sounds. This course is a foundation for further study of this community and its ability to maintain its identity and traditions despite the outside influences.

For more information contact: adanf@illinois.edu

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.

    All students welcome!

 

Beginning Q'anjob'al 2

Beginning Q'anjob'al 2

CR 47621

Credit 3 hours

10:00AM - 10:50AM

MWF

215 Davenport Hall

Instructor:

Adan F. Pascual

 

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