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.
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