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The idea behind Advanced Tibetan-I is to help the students to acquire advanced skills in an academic and professional manner. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of grammar with reading and composition exercises, enabling them to translate general texts from Tibetan into English. The course will focus on reading in modern and classical Tibetan.
Prerequisites: 2 years of Tibetan language study or equivalent
Course Materials: Materials are covered with magazines, newspaper articles, and religious text, short fictions and poetry.
Recommended Dictionary:
- M. C. Goldstein, Tibetan-English Dictionary of Modern Tibetan
- H. A. Jaschke, Tibetan-English Dictionary
Exams: There will be periodical tests. A midterm and final exam will be given.
Grading:
- 20 class participation
- 20% home assignments
- 20% tests
- 20% Oral presentation:
- 20% final exam
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