Burmese Language 2 (PG)
Key information
- Status
- Module not running
- Module code
- 15PSEC045
- FHEQ Level
- 7
- Credits
- 30
- Department
- South East Asia Section
Module overview
Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
At the end of the module, a student should be able to demonstrate…
- knowledge and understanding of intermediate Burmese grammar
- knowledge and understanding of a wide range of Burmese vocabulary
- knowledge and understanding of the appropriateness of a wide range of Burmese structures and expressions in a given context
- the ability to understand passages in written Burmese of medium length on everyday and some specialised topics
- the ability to produce passages in written Burmese of medium length on everyday and some specialised topics
- the ability to understand spoken Burmese and to engage in spoken discourse of medium complexity on everyday and some specialised topics
Workload
Total of 20 weeks teaching with 4 hours classroom contact per week in language classes.
Scope and syllabus
Burmese Language 2 is designed to develop the language skills acquired in Burmese Language 1, or equivalent prior study, incorporating the study of a range of contemporary prose texts and recorded audio material. In addition students have regular practice in Burmese language conversation with a native speaker of Burmese.
Method of assessment
One three-hour written examination (70%) and oral examination (20%) taken in May/June; four assessed classroom or homework tasks taken in weeks 5 and 11, term 1, and in weeks 5 and 11, term 2 (total 10%)
Suggested reading
No specialist reading list required beyond existing provision for Burmese Language 2.
Useful reference texts include:
- Cunningham, Nance, and Aung Soe Min. Burmese-English English-Burmese dictionar. Βanɡkokː Paiboon. 2009.
- Myanmmar Language Commission. Myanmar-English Dictionary. Dunwoody Pr, 1996.
- Okell, John, and Anna Joan Allott. Burmese/Myanmar dictionary of grammatical forms. Routledge, 2001.
- Okell, John. A Guide to the Romanization of Burmese. Luzac [for] The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 1971.
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