Burmese (BURM)Arts and Sciences

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BURM 1100
Elements of Burmese Language and Culture

This course will introduce basic Burmese language and elements of Burmese culture to anyone who would like to learn about the country. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 20814 BURM 1100   SEM 101

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BURM 1122
Elementary Burmese (Myanmar) II

This course focuses on building up confidence in speaking and understanding spoken Burmese at the beginner level. Emphasis is put on language you will need if you visit the country, and significant practical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3730 BURM 1122   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BURM 1121 or permission of instructor. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from other universities using videoconferencing technology. Questions relating to the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

BURM 2202
Intermediate Burmese (Myanmar) II

This course continues instruction of intermediate Burmese. It will focus on improving oral expression, reading and interpretation of written texts, and further development of listening skills using language ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4910 BURM 2202   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BURM 2201 or permission of instructor.

BURM 3302
Advanced Burmese (Myanmar) II

All materials used in the course are authentic Burmese stories, current event reports, radio plays, etc. The particular materials used in any given year may vary depending on the proficiency level of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4960 BURM 3302   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BURM 3301 or permission of instructor.

BURM 3310
Advanced Readings in Burmese (Myanmar) II

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

  •  7448 BURM 3310   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Khaing, Y

  • BURM 3309 or permission of instructor. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from other universities using videoconferencing technology. Questions relating to the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.