Course Description
Continuation of Elementary Urdu I and II. Oral fluency and development of writing and reading skills in Urdu. Taught by the use of vocabulary in simulated settings through repetition drills, frequent use of vocabulary, acting, and reading aloud. Augmented by reading, translation, and discussion in Urdu of Urdu texts.
Athena Title
INTERMED URDU I
Prerequisite
URDU 1002
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to help students to: 1- read texts of intermediate level I difficulty. 2- communicate and converse in Urdu on a variety of topics and understand spoken Urdu in everyday situations. 3- write intermediate narrative style paragraphs coherently and with reasonable accuracy. 4- develop cultural awareness through additional readings and class discussions. Communicate Effectively through Writing: To strengthen skills in written composition, analysis, and presentation by means of projects such as essays, papers, reports, and examinations. Communicate Effectively through Speech: To strengthen skills in oral expression, analysis, style, and interaction by means such as class reports, class discussion, and oral examinations.
Topical Outline
Week-1: Syllabus + Review of the course URDU 1002 Week-2: Drilling and Writing: Forming Simple Sentences Reading: Selected Short Passages in Urdu “Barish, Bechara Mareez, Mirza Ghalib K Lateefe” (Lets Study Urdu pg. 391) Speaking: Introducing Yourself Listening: Pakistan Television News Week-3: Drilling and Writing: Forming Simple Sentences Reading: Pakistan ka Qoumi Tarana Selected Short Passages in URDU from Langnet. Speaking: Peer Introduction Listening: Paragraph from Langnet. Week-4: Drilling and Writing: Forming Complex Sentences Reading: Selected Short Passages in Urdu “Akbar ka Shahi Dastarkhawan) (Text Book & Langnet) Speaking: Importance Of Urdu in Pakistan and the International world. Listening: Urdu Ghazals. Week-5: Drilling and Writing: Forming Complex Sentences Reading: Selected Newspaper Stories An Article “ Akhbar Se”(LSU- pg 396) Speaking: Asking Directions (Teach Yourself Urdu (TYU)-pg. 1) Listening: National Songs Week-6: Drilling and Writing: Forming Compound Sentences Reading: Selected Newspaper Stories Speaking: Inviting For Tea( TYU pg. 7) Listening: Urdu Songs Week-7: Drilling and Writing: Forming Compound Sentences Reading: Selected Newspaper Stories Speaking: Dinner Together (TYU pg. 17) Listening: Recipe For Making Sheer Khorma (Langnet) Week-8: Review and Midterm Examination Week-9: Drilling and Writing: Forming Interrogative Sentences/Questions Reading: Newspaper Article on “University” Speaking: Talking About the School (TYU- pg. 28-29) Listening: Urdu Poetry Week-10: Writing: Short Paragraphs (Introduction to the style and mechanics of a paragraph) Reading: A Poem by Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Speaking: A Presentation on "Why I'm Learning Urdu Listening: Watching an episode of “Travel Guide Of Pakistan” Week-11: Writing: A Narrative Paragraph Reading & Listening: An Article from Langnet. Speaking: A Presentation on "My Parents." Week-12: Writing: Descriptive Paragraphs Reading: A Conversation "Do you like Pakistani Food” (TYU pg. 39-40) Speaking: A Presentation on "My Family" Listening: Pakistani Pop Song. Week-13: Writing: A paragraph “Life of A Student” Reading: Life is not bad. (TYU pg. 59-60) Listening: An article from Lang net. Speaking: Group discussion on Life in general. Week-14: Writing: A dialogue between three people in a party. Reading: Selected Newspaper Features A Conversation on "Attending a Party". Speaking: A Presentation on "My Aim in Life". Listening: Watching Urdu Drama. Week-15: Writing: Argumentive Paragraphs Reading & Speaking: A Dialogue reflecting the size and complexities of the country. TYU pg. 71-72) Week-16: Writing: Letters Reading: Selected Newspaper Features, Selected Short Stories Speaking: A Presentation on "My Hobbies". Review
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global CultureSyllabus