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140083 UE Introduction to Limbu: Language Course (2019S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 17 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

1.3.: Introductory session

Contact information:
Dr Buddhilal Subba, Assistant Professor, Department of Limboo, Namchi Government College, Kamrang, Namchi, South Sikkim, India.
Email: khamdhak1975@gmail.com

  • Friday 01.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Monday 04.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Thursday 07.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Monday 11.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Thursday 14.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Monday 18.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Thursday 21.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Monday 25.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Thursday 28.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Monday 01.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Thursday 04.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Monday 08.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
  • Thursday 11.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of "LIMBU LEARNING COURSE FOR NON-LIMBU SPEAKERS’’ is to give a basic learning course to Limbu language, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Sikkim, Eastern Nepal and some parts of North-Eastern States of India.

Methods: Reading Method
[ii] Writing Method
[iii] Direct Method
[iv] Translation method
[v] Audio Langual Method
[vi] Task Based Method
[vii] Interactive/class discussion Method
[viii] Total Physical Method
[ix] Communicative Language Teaching Method so on.

Content:
1) Phonology [Pronunciation/Sounding of Alphabets]: 2 Units [2x90=180]
[i] Vowels, Consonants, Conjoint letters, Diacritic & affixs: 1 Unit [1x90=90]
[ii] Writing and reading practice [oral test/dictation]: 1 Unit [1x90=90]

2] Morphology [Word formation]: 1 Units [1x90=90]
[i] Word formation in the alphabetical order [Vowels, consonants], with the use of conjoint letters, diacritics and affixs : Unit 1 [1x90=90]

3] Syntax [Sentence making]: 2 Units [2x90=180]
[i] Sentence formation: 1 Unit [1x90=90]
[ii] Exercise/practice [dictation/oral test]: 1 Unit [1x90=90]

4] Grammar & Conversation: 8 Units [8x90=720]
[i] Grammar: 1 Units [1x90=90]
-Parts of Speech in Limbu Grammar [Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective, Conjunction, Postposition etc.]
[iii] Conversation: 7 Unit [7x90=630]
-Conversation among the students in simple sentences with the use of simple/easy words.
5] Assessment and evaluation : 1 Unit [1x90=90]
[i] Written and oral examination

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

B.B. Muringla, (1983), Thangsing Yakthung Hupan Nu Itchap, (Limbu Grammar and Composition [Secondary Level in Limbu version]),Department of Education, Government of Sikkim, Kwality Stores, National Highway, Gangtok, Sikkim.

Limbu Text Books [Class: I, II, III, IV & V used in the schools of Sikkim] prepared by HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim

Work Books [for the exercise in class: I, II, III, IV& V] prepared by HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim

Association in the course directory

IMAK6

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