Burmese (BURM)

BURM 1100a, Elementary Burmese IStaff

This course aims to train students to achieve basic skills in Burmese. The students develop competency in reading and writing Burmese script and also learn basic spoken Burmese. This course is taught through distance learning from Cornell University using videoconferencing technology. Interested students may e-mail minjin.hashbat@yale.edu for information.  L1RP1½ Course cr
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BURM 1300a, Intermediate Burmese IStaff

This course is a continuation of BURM 120 and relies on student knowledge of Burmese script. Students continue learning all major aspects of the language at the intermediate level, including the reading and understanding of formal-style texts. In spoken Burmese, students practice communicating at the increasingly complicated and practically useful level. Course work includes the reading and understanding of formal-style texts.  Prerequisite: BURM 120 or equivalent. Course taught through distance learning using videoconferencing technology from Cornell University. Enrollment limited; interested students should e-mail minjin.hashbat@yale.edu for more information.  L3RP1½ Course cr
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