Provides a thorough introduction to colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course focuses on conversation practice, the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammar in colloquial usage, learning the alphabet, and training in the skills of pronunciation, spelling and handwriting.
Provides a thorough introduction to colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course continues the development of vocabulary and grammar begun in Tibetan I and expands the range of conversation topics. While students focus on oral and aural skills, they begin to learn to read and write modern Tibetan to produce an overall knowledge of the language. Prereq., TBTN 1010 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
Aims at increasing students' proficiency in colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course expands knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar of spoken Tibetan and engages in more advanced conversation topics while also continuing to develop reading knowledge of modern Tibetan. Prereq., TBTN 1010 and 1020 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
Aims at increasing students' proficiency in colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course expands knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar of colloquial Tibetan and also continues to develop knowledge of reading and writing modern Tibetan. Prereq., TBTN 2010 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
Provides a thorough introduction to literary and colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course focuses on the grammatical foundation of the language, the acquisition of basic vocabulary, and training in the skills of pronunciation, conversation, handwriting and spelling. Prereq., TBTN 2020 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
Continuation of TBTN 3210. Provides a thorough introduction to literary and colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course continues the grammar and vocabulary work begun in Tibetan 1 by studying actual Tibetan text and moving to more advanced conversation topics. Students develop oral, aural, and written skills to produce an overall knowledge of the language. Prereq., TBTN 3210 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
Aims at increasing students' proficiency in literary and colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course expands knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of literary Tibetan through translating texts in a variety of genres and also continues to develop knowledge of spoken modern Tibetan. Prereqs., TBTN 3210 and 3220 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
Continuation of TBTN 4210. Aims at increasing students' proficiency in literary and colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course expands knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of literary Tibetan through translating texts in a variety of genres and also continues to develop knowledge of spoken modern Tibetan. Prereq., TBTN 4210 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.
