BURM 3309

Advanced Readings in Burmese (Myanmar) I

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course will further advance the student's reading skills and, if needed, writing as well. Burmese texts of advanced-level complexity will be read, analyzed, and translated to English. A certain amount of discussion in Burmese and English is also part of the course, but the primary objective is to learn to read and understand the typical texts that appear on websites about current events, cultural trends, news from around the world, as well as short literary works by contemporary authors, especially those that reflect the country's history, geography, and ethnic diversity. Heritage speakers of Burmese as well as students who are learning Burmese as a foreign language are welcome. Reading materials are selected depending on the needs and interests of the students and differ from year to year.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BURM 3302 or permission of instructor.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Language Requirement Satisfies Option 1.

Comments This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from other universities using videoconferencing technology. 

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