Punjabi

Welcome to the Kwantlen Punjabi Page!

Sat sri akal!

Kwantlen offers the following Punjabi courses at its Surrey campus:

PUNJ 1100/1101/2200/2201 

PLEASE REMEMBER to register for a conversation class as well as the lecture class, otherwise you will encounter problems with your registration.

PUNJABI COURSE TIMETABLE - SPRING 2010

PUNJ 1100 Introductory Punjabi I

Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Punjabi script will learn to read and write at the basic level.  They will use the communicative approach to develop the ability to speak, comprehend, read and write Punjabi while exploring the Punjabi culture.

*If you do not know how to read/write Punjabi at all, or are familiar with only some of the letters and get confused with them, then you should take this course. We learn all the consonant and vowel sounds and simple vocabulary/grammar, but stop before learning verb tenses. By the end of the term, you will be able to read and write simple passages. For example, you will be able to describe things in simple sentences but not necessarily be able to describe what you are doing (since you will not have learned verb tenses):  This is a house. This is a big red house. The chairs are in the house. (But not be able to write I am running in the house. I was running. I will be running etc.)

Note: Any student who has recently taken Grade 12 Punjabi (or has Punjabi reading/writing skills that meet the level in this course) is not permitted to register in this introductory course.

PUNJ 1101 Introductory Punjabi II

Students who have a basic knowledge of Punjabi script will learn to further develop their ability to speak, comprehend, read and write Punjabi while exploring the Punjabi culture.

NOTE: If you have taken Punjabi 11 and received a B or an A, then you may wish to begin with this course.

Take this course if you know how to read/write Punjabi but not extremely well. You should know all the sounds and be able to read before taking this course. This course focuses on verbs and verb tenses – present tense, past tense and future tense. By the end of the term you will be able to write simple compositions using these tenses, i.e. I run. I was running. I had run. I will run. 

Note: Any student with Grade 12 Punjabi is not permitted to register in this introductory course.

PUNJ  2200 Intermediate Punjabi I

Students will use the communicative approach to review and expand their knowledge of basic Punjabi grammar.  While further exploring the Punjabi culture, students will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills at the intermediate level.

 *If you have taken Punjabi 12 or learned Punjabi previously then begin with this course. This course introduces two new tenses, but focuses on building vocabulary and fluency with the use of the verbs and verb tenses learned in Punjabi 1101. By the end of the term you will be able to write longer compositions and read simple stories (i.e. fables).

PUNJ 2201 Intermediate Punjabi II

Students will use the communicative approach to reinforce and expand their linguistic skills at the intermediate level through integrated and interactive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also continue to work on their intercultural learning skills

Learning objectives for Punjabi 1100, 1101

Application procedures

Getting Ready

Whether you're a current or prospective student, start by exploring this web site. Come prepared for the first class by buying your textbook and the Punjabi 1100 / 1101 COURSE MANUAL, and by familiarizing yourself with the main sections of your textbook. See you then!

If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me:

Ranbir Johal
E-Mail: ranbir.johal@kwantlen.ca
Msg: 604-599-2222 Voicemail: 9354 
Tel: 604-599-2488 Fax: 604-599-2279 
Office G2017 (Surrey Campus)

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