This intensive 14-hour online course is designed for students who have little to no prior knowledge of Haitian Creole. Students will be guided through core language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension) within a Haitian cultural context. At the end of this course, students will be able to comfortably navigate an introductory conversation in Kreyòl, while engaging in the written form of the language at a basic level. Core concepts regarding grammar, phonetics, and other aspects of language structure will be covered. Several courses sessions will be supplemented by multimedia resources, online videos, and other culturally relevant materials online. Course sessions will be a mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities.

All relevant course materials will be provided by HCLI. This course will take place entirely online and a link will be shared prior to the start of class sessions. A computer or smart device with a reliable internet connection will be needed to attend this course. This course requires a full commitment on the part of the students who will be expected to complete scheduled assignments and independent review.

This course will take place ENTIRELY ONLINE on Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST on the following dates in 2025:

February 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th

March 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th

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