Burmese (BURM)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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BURM 1121
Elementary Burmese (Myanmar) I

This course is designed to give beginning learners a solid foundation in reading and writing Burmese. Reading and writing skills are essential first steps to learning the language, and this is the only ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3578 BURM 1121   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and may at times include students from Columbia and/or Yale Universities. Students with a schedule conflict should consult with the instructor.

BURM 2201
Intermediate Burmese (Myanmar) I

This course is for you if you have taken elementary Burmese at Cornell or learned some Burmese elsewhere and know how to read and write Burmese script. You will continue learning all major aspects of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4858 BURM 2201   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Khaing, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BURM 1122.

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BURM 3301
Advanced Burmese (Myanmar) I

This course is taught at the advanced level with focus on further development of all four skills. All materials used in the course are authentic Burmese stories, current event reports, radio plays, etc. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5054 BURM 3301   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BURM 2202 or permission of instructor.

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BURM 3309
Advanced Readings in Burmese (Myanmar) I

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 ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6254 BURM 3309   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Khaing, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BURM 3302 or permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)