Burmese (BURM)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

BURM 1121

This course is designed to equip the beginning learners with the reading and writing skills that are the essential first steps in learning the language. Burmese script is beautiful and not very complicated, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4393 BURM 1121   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from other universities using videoconferencing technology. Questions relating to the SCI may be directed to Emma Britton, erbritton@cornell.edu.

BURM 2201

This course is for you if you have taken first-year Burmese at Cornell or learned some Burmese elsewhere and know how to read and write Burmese script. You will continue learning all major aspects of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5725 BURM 2201   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BURM 1122.

BURM 3301

This course is taught at the advanced level with focus on further development of all four skills. All materials used in the course are authentic Burmese stories, current event reports, radio plays, etc. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5926 BURM 3301   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BURM 2202 or permission of instructor.

BURM 3309

This course will further advance the student's reading skills and, if needed, writing as well. Burmese texts of advanced-level complexity will be read, analyzed, and translated to English. A certain amount ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7625 BURM 3309   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BURM 3302 or permission of instructor.