TONGA 202

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Second-Year Language Study: Tongan

Language Studies College of Humanities

Course Description

Continued emphasis on Tongan communication skills, vocabulary building, and cultural awareness.

When Taught

Contact Department

Min

4

Fixed/Max

4

Fixed

5

Fixed

1

Note

Teacher may waive prerequisite based on prior experience. Culminating course for GE Languages of Learning requirement. Not an entry course for returned missionaries.  

Title

Communication Skills

Learning Outcome

In both written and spoken target language, communicate with reasonable accuracy about real-world activities with well-educated members of the target-culture accustomed to dealing with non-native speakers.

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Comprehension

Learning Outcome

Understand every-day written and verbal instructions. Comprehend concrete details and global meaning of intermediate-level written and spoken passages related to familiar topics that native speakers encounter routinely in their daily life.

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Cultural Knowledge

Learning Outcome

Discuss in the target language cultural practices related to every-day life in the target culture. Acquire basic background knowledge of important achievements related to the target culture (historical figures and events, major literary and artistic movements, government and religious institutions, etc.).

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General Education Requirements

Learning Outcome

Complete Languages of Learning and Global & Cultural Awareness for General Education.