University Of Alberta Punjabi

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Course Prerequisite:
Introduction to Punjabi Culture and Language. Designed for complete beginners of Punjabi or consent of department.

Course Description:
The main objective of this beginner course is for students to acquire the first step of learning the Punjabi alphabet called “Gurmukhi Lipi” in areas of phonology (recognition, pronunciation, stress and intonation), orthography (spelling and mechanical features), lexicon (vocabulary words and phrases), as well as in basic conversation.

Students will learn what sounds are associated with which letters, through the use of specially designed books.

This course also introduces students on how to write their full names in Punjabi, pronounce the names of colours, identify the days of the week and body parts, count up to 75, and say the first stanza (Moolmantar) of Japji Sahib path.

A secondary step in acquiring mastery over the Punjabi Alphabet is to put two, three, four and five-letter words together to create vocabulary and make simple sentences using words learned.

Students will learn to make words using Kanna, Sihari, Bihari, Onkar and Dulankar which are Punjabi vowel symbols.

The last two steps fully immerse students in learning words with Mataras (symbols) and creating meaningful sentences using Onkar, Dulankar, Lawan, Dulawan, Hora, Kanaura, Bindi, Tippi, and Adhak.

As well, students are taught paar vich Rara, Haha and Wawa along introduction of tenses, cultural framework, and various historical events used to enhance the acquisition of the Punjabi language.

Grade Distribution (see “Explanatory Notes”):
Attendance 5%
Participation 5%
Assignments (sentences every week and other H.W.) 15%
Quizzes (weekly spelling or unit test) 20%
Midterm (Monday, October 26, 2015) 25%
Final Oral (last 2 or 3 days of class-scheduled in class) 10%
Final Written 20%

University Of Alberta Punjabi Language program details








Address:-
University of Alberta
116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada

Phone:-
+1 780-492-3111