Punjabi (PUNJ)
This is a list of the Punjabi (PUNJ) courses available at KPU.
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 1100 CR-3
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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
PUNJ 1101 CR-3
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 Interview with instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
PUNJ 2200 CR-3
Intermediate Punjabi I
Students will use the communicative approach to review and expand their knowledge of basic Punjabi grammar. While further exploring the Punjabi culture, students will continue 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: Punjabi 11 (B) or Punjabi 12 or PUNJ 1101 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
PUNJ 2201 CR-3
Intermediate Punjabi II
Through integrated and interactive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking, students will use the communicative approach to reinforce and expand their linguistic skills at the intermediate level. Students 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: Punjabi 12 (B) or PUNJ 2200 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
PUNJ 3300 CR-3
Canadian Punjabi Literature
Students should have an intermediate knowledge of Punjabi in order to take this course as the language of instruction will primarily be Punjabi. Students will reinforce and expand their linguistic skills through a study of Canadian Punjabi literature in a variety of forms, including poetry, short stories, plays and various forms of nonfiction (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 skills.
Prerequisites: PUNJ 2201 or assessment by instructor
