Course Overview:

This introductory course develops foundational communicative skills in Punjabi, with emphasis on listening and speaking and a gradual introduction to reading and writing in Gurmukhi. Students acquire basic vocabulary and grammatical structures for simple interactions in everyday contexts.

Prerequisite:

  • None

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use basic Punjabi vocabulary in everyday communication.
  • Demonstrate simple listening and speaking skills.
  • Recognize and write basic Gurmukhi characters and words.
  • Construct simple sentences using basic grammatical structures.
  • Engage in short conversations in familiar contexts.

Course Content & Topics:

  1. Introducton to Punjabi language and sounds
  2. Basic greetings and expressions
  3. Gurmukhi script: Introduction
  4. Vocabulary: family and daily life
  5. Basic sentence formation
  6. Listening and speaking practice
  7. Reading simple words
  8. Midterm Review  
  9. Numbers and descriptions
  10. Asking and answering questions
  11. Short conversation
  12. Writing simple sentences
  13. Integrated communication practice
  14. Review and consolidation. Final reexamination

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic & International: $550 (Five hundred fifty dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005 Programs & Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)