Wanted everyone to know about this in case anyone is interested. Haven't read through all my email yet, so I don't know if this was sent to the list or not. Jacque ----- Original Message ----- From: Markie <mlo99@bellsouth.net> To: <CHOCTAW-SOUTHEAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 12:07 AM Subject: [CHOCTAW-SE] Choctaw Language Classes On-line > Hi List Members, > > I didn't want anyone to miss this in case you are interested. The Choctaw > Nation of OK. is going to have as a "First" time ever, online Choctaw > Language Classes. Below is the message from Ellen Scott explaining the > information, and a little more information that I found out today when I > called to register as per Ellen's post to the CHAHTA-L mailing list. I > understand that if this works well with everyone concerned, that in the > future there will possibly be night classes offered. > > I'm sure we will all make straight "A's" <VBG> > > hachi pisa (to see all of you) > Markie > > <snip> > A little more info. in case anyone needs it. Mrs. Thomas told me that at > this time, they can not accept credit cards, so you will need to send a > check or money order in the amount of $22.00 for the workbook and tapes. > Send it to the following address, with a note that it is for the workbook > and two tapes for the language classes. > > Choctaw Nation, Language Dept > PO Box 1210 > Durant, Ok 74702 > > Mrs. Thomas told me that there would be an English speaker, and five > different Choctaw speakers either in the classes, or on the tapes. I > forget now which she said. I am to excited about the classes! <G> These > tapes and work books are used at Oklahoma State University in their > language classes and made especially for them. > <snip> > > <snip, from Ellen> > >Call Lillie Roberts at 1-800-522-6170 Ex 2340.or 5152. It seems that we > must call the 800 number to register or sign up for the Choctaw Language > Classes.The information must be turned in by February 16, 2000. Include in > the info is 1)name 2) Email address or some other information to receive > you username and password: connection type and speed of your modem. > > > >You will need a PC with speakers and a sound card. > > > >The times of broadcast are: (Central Standard Time) > > > >Monday-Thursday > >10:00-11:00 a.m. > >History and Culture > > > >1:00-2:00 pm > >Beginning Choctaw Grammar > >Thursday > >6:00-&:7:00 pm > >A review of the week's lessons > > > >Recommended materials for the class are Chahta Anumpa Aiimabvchi Holisso > and Beginning Lesson Audiotapes which can be purchased through the > Language Dept. The cost of the book and tape set is $22.00. No postage and > handling. > > > >The language instructor is Alestinne Thomas, who is a fluent speaker and > teaches three community classes. > > > >To attend Choctaw Language Class, you can log on to www.choctawnation.com > and click on the line reading "Language Classes" > > > >History and Culture will be offered for four weeks. Grammar will be > offered for 16 weeks > > > >The Choctaw Nations states E=hachi Pisachike (We will all see you). > > > >This entire article is direct from the January 2000 issue of the Bishinik. > > > > > ==== CHOCTAW-SOUTHEAST Mailing List ==== > CHOCTAW-SOUTHEAST-L, Genealogy List > CHAHTA-L, History and Culture > http://freepages.cultures.rootsweb.com/~choctaw/mail.htm > > ============================== > Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. > RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: > http://pml.rootsweb.com/ >