Undergraduate Course Descriptions

BERBER (BER)

BRB 1201 Beginning Berber I 2 (1-2)

The course is intended for beginners and aims to introduce students to the basic formal elements (phonology, morphology and syntax) of Middle Atlas Tamazight, as well as to the socio-cultural components needed to function in basic interaction with native speakers of the language. For this end, the course emphasizes communication as a main aim. Students will also be trained on using Tifinagh (one among the other scripts used to write the language).

BRB 1202 Beginning Berber II 2 (1-2)
Prerequisite: BRB 1201 or instructor’s consent

The course is offered to students who have completed BRB 1201 or who are able to demonstrate a competence in the language equal to that of students who have completed the course. Its aims at reinforcing formal aspects of Tamazight (phonology, morphology, and syntax) introduced in BRB 1201, introducing further aspects of Tamazight culture with specific reference to values and norms, history, and contemporary issues, and also contributing to the development of the students' ability to communicate effectively in Tamazight.