Topics

The details for the course, Readings in Asian Societies and Histories B (ASIA6513), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.

Arabic/English

There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.

Continuing Mongolian

There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.

Introductory Mongolian

Syllabus

1) To introduce Cyrillic Script-Modern Mongolian Alphabet, 2) To develop basic knowledge of Mongolian conversation, grammar, reading and writing, 3) To develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at novice level and 4) To develop knowledge of Mongolian culture and traditions by reading simple short stories. By the end of the semester, students will be able to use the main cases and verb tenses of Mongolian in their conversation and writing. They will also be able to converse and write short compositions on everyday topics.

Indicative Assessment

Participation: 30%

Homework (oral and written assignments, presentations, journal): 30%

Quizzes and chapter tests: 15%

Midterm exam (including oral interview): 10%

Final exam: (including oral interview): 15%

Students are also expected to complete all homework assigned for each class in a timely manner and be ready for active participation. Homework is given in every class; and it is due the following class. You may turn in late homework to receive feedback from your instructor. However, you will not receive credit for late homework.

In order to receive maximum score on the ‘participation’ component, you need to (1) actively participate in pair/group-work; (2) actively contribute to free conversation without the teacher calling on you; and (3) your answers have to be almost always correct and relevant to the topic.  Attendance without active participation does not result in credit.

Unspecified Readings

There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.

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