Course: Burmese for beginners

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Course title Burmese for beginners
Course code DAS/BARM
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kironská Kristína, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lesson 1: Introduction to Burmese and Consonants (first 10 letters of the alphabet) Lesson 2: Consonants (letters 11-25 of the alphabet) Lesson 3: Consonants (letters 26-33 of the alphabet), Consonant Symbols, and Vowel Symbols Lesson 4: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "ar" ( ) Lesson 5: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "i" ( ) Lesson 6: Culture and Cuisine learning how to order food Lesson 7: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "u" ( ) Lesson 8: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "ay" ( ) Lesson 9: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "e" ( ) Lesson 10: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "aw" ( ) Lesson 11: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Daily Conversation for Basic Vowel "o" ( ) Lesson 12: Culture and Major Tourist Attractions

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Discover the beauty of Myanmar through its language, culture, and daily life. This course offers a glimpse into the Burmese language and culture, making it perfect for beginners with no prior experience. Upon completion, you will have the skills to navigate the 33 letters of the Burmese alphabet and its symbols to build words, read and pronounce basic phrases, and communicate in everyday situations. Along the way, you will also gain a deeper appreciation of Myanmar's rich cultural heritage and the traditions that shape everyday life.

Prerequisites
No previous knowledge or experience needed.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
1. Active participation 2. Completion of assignments and readings 3. Final project (seminar paper)
Recommended literature
  • Kenneth Wong. (2019). Easy Burmese: A Complete Language Course and Pocket Dictionary in One. North Clarendon.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -