COURSES

In May 2006, University of Toronto will be commencing its exploration into the literary and cultural history of Tamil. For students from various universities across Canada, it is a remarkable opportunity to learn the language with their peers through the English medium and enrich their academic pursuits.

A Tamil Language Course, NEW 213Y1 F - Introduction to Tamil, will be offered as a summer and fall 2006 courses. In addition, University of Toronto’s first Tamil Studies Course, NEW 217H - Tamil Studies in South Asia and the Diaspora, will also be offered in the summer of 2006. Both courses will be offered under New College.

NEW 213Y1 F - Introduction to Tamil (Time: Monday-Friday 9-12:30)
The summer course will be a full credit course (1 FCE), with approximately 4-6 hours of class time. 8-12 hours a week of class time can be expected for the Tamil language course due to its accelerated pace. This course is intended for students with little or no knowledge of written Tamil. It includes an intensive introduction to phonology and grammar; syntax of the modern Tamil language and emphasis on basic writing and reading.

NEW 217H - Tamil Studies in South Asia and the Diaspora (Time: Tuesday & Thursday 3-5)
NEW 217H - Tamil Studies in South Asia and the Diaspora, is an interdisciplinary approach that explains the complexity and multiplicity of Tamil culture. It offers a historical approach to the evolution of Tamil culture over the last twenty centuries. Issues of region, space, politics, and religion will aid in an understanding of contemporary Tamil culture, both in South Asia and the diaspora.

Visit New College's Summer 2006 Course Listings page for further details.

Registration

Classes begin the week of May 15; the term ends on June 30. The first day of enrolment is April 17. Spaces are limited so enrol early!

Registration information can be found on the University of Toronto Arts and Science website.

Registration Process for U of T & Non- U of T students

University of Toronto students may follow regular registration procedures on ROSI. There are no prerequisites for the enrolment of the course.

For non-University of Toronto students the process is slightly different. There are perquisites to be a visiting student to the University of Toronto for the summer. Students need to be registered in another post-secondary institution or otherwise meet the criteria for admission at University of Toronto. For information, visit this link which provides you 10 easy steps to become a visiting student:
http://wdw.utoronto.ca:16080/visit/index.php?fuseaction=docs.10easysteps

Visit New College's Summer 2006 Course Listings page for further details.