Punjabi (PUNJ)
This is a list of the Punjabi (PUNJ) courses available at KPU.
For information about transfer of credit amongst institutions in B.C. and to see how individual courses transfer, go to the BC Transfer Guide bctransferguide.ca
Courses at the 1100-level are open to students who have no knowledge of that language.
Students with competence in a language beyond the level of the courses available are not permitted to register. In the event that they do register, they will be required to withdraw. Students who are not sure of their language level should contact an instructor for an assessment. Generally, students who are native speakers of a language are not permitted to register in the related Modern Language course. For information on some exceptions, please contact the instructor of the language of interest.
PUNJ 11003 Credits
Introductory Punjabi I
Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script will learn to read and write at the basic level. While exploring the Punjabi culture, students will use the communicative approach to develop the ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write Punjabi.
Note: Any student with Grade 12 Punjabi or with previous language skills meeting or exceeding the learning outcomes of PUNJ 1100 is not permitted to register in this introductory course. Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered may be required to withdraw.
Attributes: PATH-3
PUNJ 11013 Credits
Introductory Punjabi II
Students will continue to build on basic reading and writing skills learned in PUNJ 1100 as well as improve their oral and listening skills while exploring the Punjabi and Indian cultures.
Note: Any student with Grade 12 Punjabi or with previous language skills meeting or exceeding the learning outcomes of PUNJ 1101 is not permitted to register in this introductory course. Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered may be required to withdraw.
Prerequisites: PUNJ 1100 or assessment by instructor
PUNJ 22003 Credits
Intermediate Punjabi I
Students will use the communicative approach to review and expand their knowledge of basic Punjabi grammar. They will further explore the Punjabi culture while continuing to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills at the intermediate level.Note: Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered may be required to withdraw.
Prerequisites: PUNJ 1101, Punjabi 12 (with a grade C or higher), or assessment by instructor
PUNJ 22013 Credits
Intermediate Punjabi II
Students will use the communicative approach to reinforce and expand their linguistic skills at the intermediate level, though integrated and interactive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking. They will also continue to work on their intercultural learning skills.Note: Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered may be required to withdraw.
Prerequisites: PUNJ 2200, or assessment by instructor
PUNJ 33003 Credits
Upper Intermediate Punjabi I
Students will reinforce and expand their linguistic skills and cultural understanding through a study of Canadian Punjabi literature in a variety of forms, including poetry, short stories, and plays. They will also explore nonfiction, such as magazine and newspaper articles. They will do so through integrated and interactive practise in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also continue to work on their intercultural learning.
Prerequisites: PUNJ 2201 or assessment by instructor
PUNJ 33013 Credits
Upper Intermediate Punjabi II
Students will increase proficiency in all Punjabi language skills at an upper-intermediate level. They will continue their advanced study of complex grammatical structures and specialized vocabulary. They will read and discuss the works of Punjabi writers and journalists, as well as analyze Punjabi movies.
Prerequisites: Punjabi 3300 or assessment by the instructor