Tibetan (TIBET)Arts and Sciences

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TIBET 1112
Elementary Modern Tibetan II

This is an introductory course. It focuses on developing basic abilities to speak as well as to read and write in modern Tibetan, Lhasa dialect. Students are also introduced to modern Tibetan studies through ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5480 TIBET 1112   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 1111 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 1122
Elementary Classical Tibetan II

Introduces students to the grammar of Classical Literary Tibetan as found in Indian treatises translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan, as well as indigenous Tibetan philosophical works. The course progresses ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4966 TIBET 1122   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 1121 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 2202
Intermediate Classical Tibetan II

This two-semester class is designed to assist students who already have the equivalent of at least one year of Tibetan language study. The course is intended to build on this foundation so that students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5355 TIBET 2202   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 2201 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 2212
Intermediate Modern Tibetan II

For those whose knowledge is equivalent to a student who has completed the first-year course. The course focuses on the further development of their skills in using the language to engage with practical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5948 TIBET 2212   SEM 101

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    • MW
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 2211 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 3302
Advanced Classical Tibetan II

This class is designed to assist students who already have the equivalent of at least two years of Classical Tibetan language study. The course is intended to build on this foundation so that students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6336 TIBET 3302   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 3301 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 3312
Advanced Modern Tibetan II

For those whose knowledge is equivalent to a student who has completed the second-year course. The course develops students' reading comprehension skills through reading selected modern Tibetan literature. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5581 TIBET 3312   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 3311 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.