Program Overview
The King's College London Punjabi Level 1, Part 3 program is designed for students with basic Punjabi knowledge. It covers spoken Punjabi, reading and writing in Gurmukhi script, and an introduction to Sikhism. The program is taught by experienced instructors and uses a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles. Students are assessed through written assignments, oral presentations, and class participation.
Program Outline
Outline:
Structure:
The King's College London Punjabi Level 1, Part 3 program is designed for students who already have some basic knowledge of the language. The program consists of three sections: spoken Punjabi, reading and writing in Gurmukhi script, and an introduction to Sikhism.
- Spoken Punjabi (60 hours) focuses on developing conversational skills and basic grammar rules.
- Reading & Writing in Gurmukhi (60 hours) teaches students to identify and write Gurmukhi letters and read simple Gurmukhi texts.
Introduction to Sikhism (35 hours)
explores Sikh history, philosophy and culture.
Content:
The program is divided into 10 weeks, with 10 hours of instruction each week. There are 3 instructors involved in this course: Dr. Rajwant Singh Chima teaches the spoken component of the course.
- Dr. Chima has been with the university since 2019 and is an associate tutor in the department.
- Dr. Chima is currently working on his PhD in comparative religion.
- Ms. Gurdeep Kaur Hayer teaches reading and writing.
- Ms.Hayer has a master's in education and is currently a PhD student.
- Dr. Jasbir Singh teaches the Introduction to Sikhism portion of the program.
- Dr. Jasbir Singh has a PhD in history and is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including written assignments, oral presentations and participation in class.
- The written assignments cover topics such as grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
- Two written assignments will be given throughout this course.
- The due dates will be decided during the classes.
- The oral presentations allow students to practice their spoken skills and to share their knowledge of the subject.
- There will be two presentations throughout this program.
- Students are allowed to pick a subject of their choosing to present on.
- Participation in class is also important, as it allows students to ask questions, share their ideas and get feedback from their peers and instructors.
Teaching:
- This course uses a variety of teaching methods to ensure that students with different learning preferences have the best chance of success: 1. The instructors use a combination of lectures, discussions, group activities and individual work. The instructors use technology and online resources to supplement their teaching.
Other:
- Students are expected to attend all classes and to complete all assigned work.
- However, it may be helpful for learners to have some previous experience with learning a South Asian language, such as Hindi, Urdu or Sanskrit.
