Courses
TAMIL 1A Introductory Tamil 5 Units
The grammar of modern Tamil will be covered followed by readings in simple texts. Practice will also be given in spoken Tamil.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 5 hours of lecture per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Tamil/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.
Instructor: K. Hart
TAMIL 1B Introductory Tamil 5 Units
The grammar of modern Tamil will be covered followed by readings in simple texts. Practice will also be given in spoken Tamil.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 5 hours of lecture per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Tamil/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.
Instructor: K. Hart
TAMIL 101A Readings in Tamil 4 Units
These courses introduce students to a variety of literary styles. 101A will consist of weekly readings and discussions of short stories, poems, and dramatic sketches from representative authors. Short written assignments on themes suggested by the readings are required. Special attention is paid to matters of style and idiom. 101B is devoted to viewing films based on a variety of themes (social, village, mythological, classical Tamil) and to reading scripts and oral written exercises. Students will acquire language skills sufficient to approach literary texts on their own.
Rules & Requirements
Prerequisites: one-year of Tamil or consent of instructor
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Tamil/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.
Instructor: K. Hart
TAMIL 101B Readings in Tamil 4 Units
These courses introduce students to a variety of literary styles. 101A will consist of weekly readings and discussions of short stories, poems, and dramatic sketches from representative authors. Short written assignments on themes suggested by the readings are required. Special attention is paid to matters of style and idiom. 101B is devoted to viewing films based on a variety of themes (social, village, mythological, classical Tamil) and to reading scripts and oral written exercises. Students will acquire language skills sufficient to approach literary texts on their own.
Rules & Requirements
Prerequisites: 1-year of Tamil or consent of instructor
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Tamil/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.
Instructor: K. Hart
TAMIL 210A Seminar in Tamil Literature 4 Units
Readings in advanced Tamil. Texts to be determined by the needs of the student.
Rules & Requirements
Prerequisites: 100B
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of seminar and 1 hour of discussion per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Tamil/Graduate
Grading: Letter grade.
Instructor: G. Hart
TAMIL 210B Seminar in Tamil Literature 4 Units
Readings in advanced Tamil. Texts to be determined by the needs of the student.
Rules & Requirements
Prerequisites: 100B
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of seminar and 1 hour of discussion per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Tamil/Graduate
Grading: Letter grade.
Instructor: G. Hart