THAI 101 - Basics of Thai I

Credits: 3

Description
Introduction to Thai language and culture. A course focusing on spoken communication and the development of language skills in listening, speaking, and structural analysis. Emphasis on the student’s acquisition and control of the basic sound structures and simple sentences. A vocabulary of Thai-English words developed. Oral emphasis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Learn phonetic Thai alphabets, pronunciation, tone marks/rules
Learn simple Thai grammar and word orders
Identify Thai consonants and classes, and simple to complex vowels
Read Thai dialogues/conversations using transliteration system
Speak and respond to simple conversations in Thai
Develop Thai vocabulary and key phrase expressions

Prerequisite: None