Beginning Kannada I
Term
Subject Area
Course Number
KAND 0100 680
Course Code
KAND0100680
Course Key
78336
Schedule
Day(s)
Wednesday
Monday
Time
5:15pm-6:45pm
5:15pm-6:45pm
Instructor
Primary Program
Secondary Program
Course Note
Offered through Penn Language Center.
Course Description
This is a systematic introduction to the Kannada language and culture for
beginners. The course aims at developing listening and comprehension and a
real life interactive speaking ability in a variety of everyday topics. The
Kannada script is introduced from the beginning and the language is presented
in its socio-cultural context for achieving a meaningful and operational
control of the language. Students acquire basic rules for structural and
socio-cultural appropriateness. Students learn vocabulary related to a
variety of topics during the semester. Class activities include watching
videos, role-playing, language games and group work. Evaluation is based on
class participation, performance in quizzes and tests and completed
assignments.
beginners. The course aims at developing listening and comprehension and a
real life interactive speaking ability in a variety of everyday topics. The
Kannada script is introduced from the beginning and the language is presented
in its socio-cultural context for achieving a meaningful and operational
control of the language. Students acquire basic rules for structural and
socio-cultural appropriateness. Students learn vocabulary related to a
variety of topics during the semester. Class activities include watching
videos, role-playing, language games and group work. Evaluation is based on
class participation, performance in quizzes and tests and completed
assignments.
Crosslistings
KAND5100680
Subject Area Vocab