Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the
requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs
can register in those courses identified in the with lower levels of language
proficiency.
Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.
3 credits
Introduction to Punjabi I
Prerequisite(s): None
Students who have little or no previous knowledge of spoken Punjabi or Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script will learn
to read and write at the basic level. They will use the communicative approach to develop the ability to
speak, comprehend, read, and write Punjabi while exploring the Punjabi culture.
Note: Students
with Grade 12 Punjabi or equivalent are not permitted to register in this introductory course.
Prerequisite(s): PUNJ 101 or instructor's permission
Students will continue to build on basic reading and writing skills learned in PUNJ 101 as well as improve
their oral and listening skills while exploring the Punjabi and Indian cultures. Note: Any student with
Grade 12 Punjabi or equivalent is not permitted to register in this introductory course without instructor's
permission. This course is not suitable for students with fluency in spoken Punjabi.
Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with spoken modern Punjabi language is essential for success in this course.
This course is an introduction to Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script and enhances previous knowledge of modern Punjabi
language. It deals with the important grammatical features of Standard Punjabi and its syntax and morphology.
The course is restricted to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary Punjabi, but no or little
knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
This course is a continuation of PUNJ 210, and provides further study of the Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script and
modern Punjabi language. It deals with the important grammatical features of Standard Punjabi and its syntax
and morphology. The course is restricted to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary Punjabi, but
limited knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
