Module course for SAS5001_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by South Asia (ORG:SASS)
Convenor name: Dr Sahana Bajpaie
Convenor email: sb165@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB 376
Office hours: Tuesdays 1-3 PM with appointments booked through email
Intended learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Recognise and write the Bengali script and read short, simple texts.
- Understand and use basic Bengali vocabulary and grammatical constructions.
- Write short sentences and simple texts about familiar, everyday topics.
- Understand straightforward spoken Bengali in familiar situations.
- Take part in simple everyday conversations, including asking and answering basic questions.
- Pronounce common Bengali words and phrases clearly.
- Use basic social and linguistic conventions appropriate to everyday conversation.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 17/11/2026
Assessment 1: Format: PowerPoint Presentation (15-20 minutes): Deliver a 15–20 minute oral presentation using PowerPoint. Topics should pertain to Bengali Language and Culture (e.g., Bengali literature, festivals, art, cinema, music, history, notable figures, traditions). Visual aids (slides, images, charts, short clips) are encouraged. Presentation should be followed by a short Q&A session with the tutor/class.
Assessment 2: Name: Practical (PR1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 2: Due date: 24/11/2026
Assessment 2: Format: Oral Examination: Self-Introduction – Introduce yourself and talk about one hobby. Reading Task – Read a short passage from the textbook aloud. Grammar Questions – Answer questions on grammar based on the passage read.
Assessment 3: Name: Test 1 (TS1)
Assessment 3: Weighting: 40%
Assessment 3: Due date: 03/12/2026
Assessment 3: Format: Written – In-Class Test (1 hr): Sentence Construction – Make sentences using the given words. Word Formation – Form words using given conjuncts. Gap-Filling – Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. General Language Test – Answer questions that check overall understanding of the language.
Page template: On campus 2026/27
