SYLLABUS

CRASH COURSE IN PUNJABI AS SECOND/FOREIGN

LANGUAGE
Department of Linguistics & Punjabi Lexicography
For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019 Examination

Time: 3 hours Total Marks: 100 (Each Course)

Pass Marks: 35%

OUTLINES OF COURSE

1. There are four courses in Crash Course in Punjabi (as Second/Foreign Language)
Teaching.
2. All lessons combine intensive conversational exercises.

Course-I : Gurumukhi Script

Course-II : Word & Sentence Structure of Punjabi Language
Course-III : Social Perspective of Punjabi Community
Course-IV : Cultural Perspective of Punjabi Society

Crash Course In Punjabi As Second/Foreign Language For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019
 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER

1. Each question paper will consist of 25 (Twenty Five) questions. It will consist of short
answer type/objective type questions covering the entire syllabus. Each question will
carry 4 marks.
2. The paper setter should use simple and precise language while setting the question
paper and should avoid the ambiguous Punjabi vocabulary. The Standard English
translation of Punjabi vocabulary should be given in brackets wherever required.
3. The question paper should be set strictly as per given syllabus.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

1. Candidate has to attempt the questions in Punjabi Language.

Crash Course In Punjabi As Second/Foreign Language For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019
 COURSE-I: GURMUKHI SCRIPT

Introduction to Gurumukhi Script: Use of Laga-Matras & Accessory Signs.

Consonants, Vowels.

SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Bahri U.S. 1972. An Introduction to Spoken Punjabi. New Delhi, Bahri Publications.
2. Bahri, Hardev Singh. 2011. Teach Yourself Punjabi. Publication Bureau, Punjabi
University, Patiala.
3. Dhillon, Iqbal Singh. 2015. Phonology of Punjabi. Chandigarh, Abhishek
Publications.
4. Dulai, Narinder Kaur. 1980. Punjabi Phonetic Reader. Mysore, CIIL.
5. Gill, H.S. & H.A. Gleason. 1969. A Reference Grammar of Punjabi. Patiala, Punjabi
University.
6. Gill, H.S. & H.A. Gleason. 1972. A Start in Punjabi. Patiala, Punjabi University.
7. Gill, H.S..1974. Pakha Sanjam Vol. V. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University,
Patiala.
8. Mann Gurinder Singh. 2011. An Introduction to Punjabi Grammar, Conversation &
Literature. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala.

Crash Course In Punjabi As Second/Foreign Language For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019
 COURSE-II: WORD & SENTENCE STRUCTURE OF PUNJABI
LANGUAGE

Punjabi Word Structure & Punjabi Vocabulary: Nouns; Pronouns; Verb; Adjectives;
Adverb & Numerals; Idioms & Proverbs.
Introduction to Punjabi Sentence Structure.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Bahri, Hardev Singh. 2011. Teach Yourself Punjabi. Publication Bureau, Punjabi
University, Patiala.
2. Bahri, Hardev. 1973. Teach Yourself Punjabi. Patiala, Punjabi University.
3. Bahri, U.S. and Parmjit Singh Walia. 1968. Introductory Punjabi. Patiala, Punjabi
University.
4. Gill, H.S. & H.A. Gleason. 1969. A Reference Grammar of Punjabi. Patiala, Punjabi
University.
5. Mann Gurinder Singh. 2011. An Introduction to Punjabi Grammar, Conversation &
Literature. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala.

Crash Course In Punjabi As Second/Foreign Language For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019
COURSE-III: SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE OF PUNJABI COMMUNITY

Family & Kinship terms; Customs & Rites in Punjabi Society: Birth, Marriage and Death
Rituals; Traditional Costumes and Foods.
Vocabulary Development Drills related to the above topics will be made to synchronize
learning with actual events as far as possible.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Bahri, Hardev Singh. 2011. Teach Yourself Punjabi. Publication Bureau, Punjabi
University, Patiala.
2. Gill, H.S. 1975. Folk Art of the Punjab. Patiala, Punjabi University.
3. Gill, H.S. 1977. A Phulkari from Bathinda. Patiala, Punjabi University.
4. Ibbetson. 1970. Castes and Tribes of North India. Patiala, Language Department,
Punjab.
5. Mann Gurinder Singh. 2011. An Introduction to Punjabi Grammar, Conversation &
Literature. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala.
6. Randhawa, M.S. 1970. Punjab. Patiala, Language Department, Punjab.
7. Sekhon, Iqbal S. 2000. The Punjabis: The People, their History, Culture &
Enterprise. Delhi, Avon Publishers.

Crash Course In Punjabi As Second/Foreign Language For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019
COURSE-IV: CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE OF PUNJABI SOCIETY

Fairs and Festivals: Vaisakhi, Lohri, Diwali, Hola Mohalla etc. Folk Dances of Punjab:
Gidha, Bhangra; Folk Songs; Folk Art and Craft; Folk Games.
Vocabulary Development Drills related to the above topics will be made to synchronize
learning with actual events as far as possible.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Bahri, Hardev Singh. 2011. Teach Yourself Punjabi. Publication Bureau, Punjabi
University, Patiala.
2. Gill, H.S. 1975. Folk Art of the Punjab. Patiala, Punjabi University.
3. Gill, H.S. 1977. A Phulkari from Bathinda. Patiala, Punjabi University.
4. Ibbetson. 1970. Castes and Tribes of North India. Patiala, Language Department,
Punjab.
5. Mann Gurinder Singh. 2011. An Introduction to Punjabi Grammar, Conversation &
Literature. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala.
6. Randhawa, M.S. 1970. Punjab. Patiala, Language Department, Punjab.
7. Sekhon, Iqbal S. 2000. The Punjabis: The People, their History, Culture &
Enterprise. Delhi, Avon Publishers.

Crash Course In Punjabi As Second/Foreign Language For Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019