URDU2108 Readings in South Asian Cultures
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Urdu |
| Offered in | URDU2108 will not be offered in 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The content of the course is decided by consultation between the student and the supervising lecturer. Students read widely in all aspects of the culture of the language studied, including literature, linguistics, anthropology, religious studies, politics and mass media. Texts studied should be primarily in the relevant language with supplementary material in English. Students present a short report on their reading every fortnight. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirement for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to speak, read and write the language at the level appropriate for the course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Short fortnightly reports (25%), tutorial performance (20%), final essay (40%) plus annotated bibliography (15%). |
| Areas of Interest | Asian Languages |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Two years’ study of Urdu taught in the South Asia Centre / Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, with at least a high credit result in the second semester of the second year. |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of coordinator |
| Prescribed Texts |
To be announced. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Barz |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
