Tibetan (TIBT)

TIBT 0100 Beginning Tibetan I

Beginning Tibetan will explain the fundamentals of the modern Tibetan language in its literary and spoken forms. Students will develop the ability to read the Tibetan script and identify and analyze Tibetan grammatical forms. Students will also learn conversational Tibetan, and be introduced to the structure of spoken grammar and its pronunciation. This class will provide a foundation for reading Tibetan literature, both classical and modern, and for speaking Tibetan, a language that lives in Tibet and in diaspora communities around the globe. Learning the fundamentals of Tibetan language in this class will open a window into a rich and colorful culture, the unique culture of Tibet.

Not Offered Every Year

1 Course Unit

TIBT 0200 Beginning Tibetan II

Beginning Tibetan II will develop the fundamentals of the modern Tibetan language in its literary and spoken forms. Students will continue learning to read Tibetan and analyze Tibetan grammatical forms. Students will also continue learning conversational Tibetan, and increase familiarity with the structures of spoken grammar and its pronunciation. This class will provide a foundation for reading Tibetan literature, both classical and modern, and for speaking Tibetan, a language that lives in Tibet and in diaspora communities around the globe. Learning the fundamentals of Tibetan language in this class will open a window into a rich and colorful culture, the unique culture of Tibet.

Not Offered Every Year

1 Course Unit

TIBT 0300 Intermediate Tibetan I

In Intermediate Tibetan I, students will continue to develop their understanding of the fundamentals of the Tibetan language in its literary and spoken forms. Students will expand their vocabulary while refining their knowledge of the different grammatical forms used in literary and colloquial Tibetan. In class students will gain exposure to a range of Tibetan literature by reading selections from both classical and modern texts. We will also continue to work with writing Tibetan, to develop reading and writing ability in parallel. Students will also be introduced to Tibetan cultural traditions while gaining fluency with conversational skills in daily drills of speaking and listening comprehension.

Fall or Spring

1 Course Unit

TIBT 0400 Intermediate Tibetan II

In Intermediate Tibetan II, students will continue to develop their understanding of the fundamentals of the Tibetan language in its literary and spoken forms. Additional vocabulary and grammatical forms used in literary and colloquial Tibetan will be introduced. In class students will gain exposure to a range of Tibetan literature by reading selections from both classical and modern texts. Reading and writing abilities will be further developed. Students will also be introduced to Tibetan cultural traditions while gaining fluency with conversational skills in daily drills of speaking and listening comprehension.

Fall

1 Course Unit

TIBT 0500 Advanced Tibetan I

In Advanced Tibetan I, students will continue to develop their understanding of the fundamentals of the Tibetan language in its literary and spoken forms. Students will expand their vocabulary while refining their knowledge of the different grammatical forms used in literary and colloquial Tibetan. In class students will gain exposure to a range of Tibetan literature by reading selections from both classical and modern texts. We will also continue to work with writing Tibetan, to develop reading and writing ability in parallel. Students will also be introduced to Tibetan cultural traditions while gaining fluency with conversational skills in daily drills of speaking and listening comprehension.

Not Offered Every Year

1 Course Unit

TIBT 0600 Advanced Tibetan II

In Advanced Tibetan II, students will be exposed to reading several different genres of Tibetan literature, while continuing to develop their understanding of the fundamentals of the Tibetan language in its literary and spoken forms. Students will further expand their vocabulary while refining their knowledge of both literary and colloquial Tibetan. In class we will read selections from both classical and modern texts, including folk stories. We will also continue to work toward proficiency in writing Tibetan, to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in parallel. Students will also be introduced to Tibetan cultural traditions while gaining fluency with conversational skills in daily drills of speaking and listening comprehension.

Not Offered Every Year

1 Course Unit