World Language, Khmer (KHMER)
KHMER 9 5 units
Khmer for Heritage Speakers
90 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Heritage Learner with at least low-intermediate speaking/listening ability determined through oral interview with instructor.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
This course is the first semester of intermediate Khmer. It develops reading and writing skills of Heritage Khmer speakers. The Khmer 9 course also increases student’s oral proficiency and understanding of Khmer cultural practices. Students explore Khmer colloquial usage and common spellings to gain an understanding of how to use Khmer characters in word formation. This course includes extensive analysis of the Khmer writing system, conventions in spelling, and key vocabulary delivered through a culturally rich content and community-based learning.
Identifiers & Codes
World Languages Dept
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
111700 - Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islands
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Class Size Max, Units, Hours
28
5
Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment
No
No
Transferability
Placement in General Education Areas
Catalog Information
Student Choice
No
Course Objectives & Student Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate reading comprehension and communicate ideas in writing at a medium intermediate level.
- 2. Communicate ideas orally and demonstrate aural comprehension at a medium intermediate level.
Course Content
Methods of Instruction and Active Learning
Assignments for In and Out of Class
Methods of Evaluation
Representative Textbooks
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility
Modality / Distance Education Addendum
KHMER 10 5 units
Khmer for Heritage Speakers
90 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
This course is the second semester of intermediate Khmer for native speakers of the language. It continues to develop reading and writing skills of native Khmer speakers and increases oral proficiency. Students explore Khmer history and culture in Pre-Angkorian, Angkorian, and Post-Angkorian periods. This course also includes extensive analysis of the Khmer writing system, conventions in spelling, and key vocabulary.
Identifiers & Codes
World Languages Dept
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
111700 - Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islands
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Class Size Max, Units, Hours
28
5
Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment
No
No
Transferability
Placement in General Education Areas
Catalog Information
Student Choice
No
Course Objectives & Student Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate reading comprehension and communicate ideas in writing at a high intermediate level.
- 2. Communicate ideas orally and demonstrate aural comprehension at a high intermediate level.