Distance learning language diploma in Burmese
Inalco is the only university in France, and one of the very few in the world, to offer instruction in Burmese.
Burmese language courses are aimed at people looking for initial training as well as those wishing to complement a previous or parallel course of study. The first-year course is designed for absolute beginners, so no prior knowledge of the language is required. Those who already have some knowledge of the language can contact the course leader for possible adjustments.
The aim of the three-year course is to equip students with a linguistic competence that can be used directly for oral and written communication in Burmese, and for the exploitation and translation of all types of documents and texts written in this language (target proficiency level: A2 at the end of the 1st year, B1 at the end of the 2nd year and B2 at the end of the 3rd year).
Only Burmese language courses are accessible by distance learning, enabling students to obtain a Diplôme de Langue (DL, one of the types of institutional diplomas offered by Inalco), over three years. For the time being, SHS subjects leading to a full Bachelor's degree can only be taken in the classroom (or by final examination).
More information on teaching Burmese at Inalco
You can contact the course coordinator to discuss any special arrangements that may be required
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Target audience
Target audience
This course is designed for students who are looking for language skills that can be used directly for oral and written communication in Burmese, and for the use and translation of all types of documents and texts written in this language (target proficiency level: A2 at the end of 1st year, B1 at the end of 2nd year and B2 at the end of 3rd year).
Program
Program
Start of courses: see University calendar
DL in Burmese 1
Semester 1
Learning Burmese writing style 1
Initiation to oral language in Burmese
Practice of Burmese 1
Semester 2
Learning Burmese writing style. 2
Initiation to written style
Practical speaking in Burmese
Practical speaking in Burmese 2
DL in Burmese 2
Semesters 3 and 4
Practical grammar in Burmese 1 and 2
Studies of texts in Burmese 1 and 2
Comprehension and oral expression in Burmese 1 and 2
Translation: Spoken language theme 1 and 2
Translation: Version 1 and 2
DL in Burmese 3
Semesters 5 and 6
Press and media language in Burmese 1 and 2
Advanced oral Burmese 1 and 2
Various literary texts in Burmese 1 and 2
Contemporary Burmese literature 1 and 2
Teaching methods
Teaching methods
Language diploma courses in Burmese are taught as a co-modal hybrid, i.e. both face-to-face and on Zoom. There is constant interaction between teachers and students.
Evaluation method
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment and online testing (written test, oral participation depending on the course), accommodations are possible for students with a professional life or in dual courses, on a case-by-case basis.
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