Advanced Modern Tibetan II

A continuation of the Advanced Modern Tibetan I course, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures, as well as texts from a variety of media and genre: conversation transcripts, lecture transcripts, newspaper articles, academic essays, short stories, dramatic/comedy skits, magazine articles, radio-TV transcripts. Emphasis is laid on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. Course taught at University of Virginia; Duke students participate through video conference and/or telepresence classroom. Prerequisite: Tibetan 301 or equivalent.