TIBET 1111 - Elementary Modern Tibetan I

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

This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology.

S. Tsering.

This is an introductory course and no previous knowledge is required. It focuses on developing basic abilities to speak as well as to read and write in modern Tibetan, Lhasa dialect. Students are also introduced to modern Tibetan studies through selected readings and guest lectures.