TAMIL 1100 - Elements of Tamil Language and Culture

Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only (no audit).

The credit hour of this course does not count towards the Arts College language requirement.

B. Herath.

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Tamil language who expect to participate in university programs in Tamil-speaking areas of the world. Students will learn enough phrases to be able to handle very simple interactions and express very simple needs. The class will be run mostly in the Tamil language. Emphasis will be on behaving appropriately in Tamil settings, with regard to language use and other behavior. Through out-of-class readings, students will also gain an understanding of the history and current place of Tamil in South Asia.