PUNJB 1122 - Elementary Punjabi II

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

This course is taught via videoconference from Columbia University.

S. Singh.

Elementary Punjabi introduces the student to basic Punjabi Language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Students will also learn:

• Gurmukhi script: orthography and sounds

• Punjabi greetings, social phrases and Imperatives

• Nouns and adjectives: genders and numbers

• Oblique cases and postpositions

• Imperfective form of verbs (present tense)

• Cultural context: history and culture of Punjab

This is approached through the theme-based syllabus, discussion in small groups and paired activities on the cultural background of Punjab and Punjabi culture.