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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Tibetan is the most widely spoken language in the Himalaya; forms of Tibetan are in use all the way from Pakistan to China. This language is the key to understanding the region’s rich culture, its religious traditions, and the social lives of its people. Our Tibetan language courses explore the breadth of Tibetan languages and cultures. In Tibetan 1, students will be introduced to the Tibetan Uchen script, learning to read and write it. Students will also develop the ability to participate in basic conversations. These skills will provide students with a gateway into the culture and literature of Tibet. In this course, students will work through lessons in an interactive ETextbook, specifically designed for them. They also have access to online tutorials with a renowned Tibetan author. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct basic conversations suitable for everyday life, as well as read, write and pronounce basic Tibetan.
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Weekly Homework 10 weekly assignments work 4% each.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Take-home Test
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Final Assignment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The total workload for the subject is 130 hours over 12 weeks of class and the examination period. Each week students are expected to study for 6 hours as follows: 1. 90 minutes in total, before each online class, working on the written and audio materials for the week, and memorising the written and spoken forms of that week’s vocabulary; 2. 180 minutes in total, participating in two 90-minute online classes; 3. 90 minutes in total, completing online follow-up exercises regarding listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and vocabulary. It is also expected that students should spend at least 4 hours of individual study practicing the week’s written and spoken language forms and vocabulary, and reviewing feedback on their work. Other Information On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Introductory level of Tibetan. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may result in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
Resources will be available to students via Canvas.