A Brief Introduction to Haiti & Haitian Creole
Taught by Wynnie & Reuben
Wynnie & Reuben have been Octavia Butler enthusiasts for decades. They are both Educators who focus on working with people of African Descent and have used the words of Octavia to encourage critically conscious conversations. Wynnie is of Haitian descent and is the founder of The Haitian Creole Language Institute of New York. Reuben is of Ghanaian descent and is a Higher Education Administrator at CUNY. Wynnie & Reuben have engaged in dynamic conversation around Octavia at the Brainery for the past several years. They have been married for almost a year and are craftily dodging baby questions from their very traditional families.
This intensive Flash! class is designed for students who want to learn more about Haiti and Haitian Creole.
Using language as our medium, we will uncover some of Haiti's best kept secrets. Going beyond the negative media portrayal of Haiti, we'll learn about Haiti's rich culture and history.
Students will be briefly guided through core language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension) within a Haitian cultural context.
At the end of this class, students will have cultivated an increased comfort level with Haitian Creole and learned what it means to be Haitian in the 21st Century. Core concepts regarding grammar, phonetics and other aspects of language structure will be covered, and delicious Haitian snacks will be provided during class.
