Developed under the leadership of Quechua Instructor Carlos Molina-Vital and the Quechua Innovation and Teaching Initiative (QINTI), Ayni is an open-access e-textbook designed to teach Southern Quechua through a communicative and inclusive approach. The book unites the Chanca, Collao, and Bolivian varieties of Quechua-mutually intelligible dialects that share deep cultural roots and presents the language from a transregional and international perspective.
Rooted in the Andean concept of ayni (reciprocity), the project emphasizes collaboration among Quechua speakers across nations and offers digital, freely accessible materials for teachers and learners throughout the Andes and beyond.
Carlos Molina-Vital will be presenting the book in an upcoming talk on November 17 at 3 pm in Coble Hall, Room 306.