Course Overview:

This course develops foundational literacy in Gurmukhi for students with prior exposure to spoken Punjabi. Students build skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, and sentence formation through structured practice and applied language use in everyday contexts.

Prerequisite:

  • Open to all who can speak Punjabi but cannot read and write Gurmukhi Script

Learning Outcomes:

  • Read and write Punjabi texts with developing accuracy.
  • Apply basic grammar in written communication.
  • Compose short paragraphs on familiar topics.
  • Interpret simple written passages.
  • Demonstrate coherence in structured writing tasks.

Course Content & Topics:

  1. Script reveiw and literacy development
  2. Spelling and word formation
  3. Sentence structure and grammer
  4. Reading short texts
  5. Writing basic paragraphs
  6. Vocabulary development
  7. Reading comprehension
  8. Midterm examination 
  9. Expanding sentence structure
  10. Paragraph organization
  11. Descriptive writing
  12. Cultural texts and context
  13. Editing and revision
  14. Integrated reading/writing and final examination

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)