Introductory Punjabi 11: Introduction

I ntroductory Punjabi 11 is a provincially prescribed curriculum that serves as a prerequisite to Punjabi 11 for students who may not have taken Punjabi 5 to 10. Successful completion of Introductory Punjabi 11 will provide students with a level of competence to successfully participate in Punjabi 11 and Punjabi 12 courses. Introductory Punjabi 11 is a four-credit Grade 11 course. However, to alleviate scheduling pressure on students during their final two years, it can be offered at the Grade 10 level.

The Organizers

The prescribed learning outcomes for Introductory Punjabi 11 are grouped under the same four organizers used for Punjabi 5 to 12.

The prescribed learning outcomes set out for the course are repeats of outcomes identified at the grade 5 to 10 levels. (This reflects the fact that Introductory Punjabi 11 is designed to provide students with an equivalent preparation for Punjabi 11 and Punjabi 12 courses.)
The Interpersonal Communication organizer embraces a larger number of outcomes than the other organizers for the course. (This ensures that students will acquire the linguistic skills they need to achieve all the Grade 11 and 12 outcomes.)

In addition to the activities suggested in this section of the Integrated Resource Package, teachers can adapt instructional and assessment activities suggested for earlier grade levels, taking into account the interests of senior secondary students.

Revised: January 26, 1999

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