TGLG 401

Elementary Tagalog

TGLG 401 is an introduction to Tagalog. It is designed for beginning students with limited or no previous exposure to the language. The course teaches Tagalog sounds, pronunciation, pitch and intonations, basic vocabulary, and grammar. The focus is on developing vocabulary set in high occurrence sentence patterns relating to basic survival situations such as greetings and introductions, making friends, talking about self and others, shopping, etc. Grammar will emphasize simple sentences, sentence formations, verb conjugations, and functions. The development of basic skills (listening, speaking, and writing) in a cultural context will be a special focus.

Units: 4.0

Hours: 72 hours LEC