Tibetan (TIBET)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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TIBET 1111
Elementary Modern Tibetan I

This is an introductory course and no previous knowledge is required. It focuses on developing basic abilities to speak as well as to read and write in modern Tibetan, Lhasa dialect. Students are also ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5308 TIBET 1111   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 1121
Elementary Classical Tibetan I

Introduces students to the grammar of Classical Literary Tibetan as found in Indian treatises translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan, as well as indigenous Tibetan philosophical works. The course progresses ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4812 TIBET 1121   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 2201
Intermediate Classical Tibetan I

This two-semester class is designed to assist students who already have the equivalent of at least one year of Tibetan language study. The course is intended to build on this foundation so that students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11060 TIBET 2201   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 1122 or equivalent.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 2211
Intermediate Modern Tibetan I

For those whose knowledge is equivalent to a student who has completed the first-year course. The course focuses on the further development of their skills in using the language to engage with practical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5693 TIBET 2211   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 1112 or equivalent.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 3301
Advanced Classical Tibetan I

This class is designed to assist students who already have the equivalent of at least two years of Classical Tibetan language study. The course is intended to build on this foundation so that students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11068 TIBET 3301   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 2202 or equivalent.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

TIBET 3311
Advanced Modern Tibetan I

For those whose knowledge is equivalent to a student who has completed the second-year course. The course develops students' reading comprehension skills through reading selected modern Tibetan literature. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11067 TIBET 3311   SEM 101

  •  
    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Prerequisite: TIBET 2212 or equivalent.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and will be taught from Columbia University using videoconferencing technology. Meetings will occur in one of Cornell’s distance-education classrooms at Stimson Hall. Questions relating to placement, scheduling or the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.