TIBETAN
CLASS IX
One Paper 3 hours Marks : 100
Section A Marks : 60 Suggested
Periods
1. Applied Grammar 28 50
(i) Pronunciation of letters and their phonetic change in words.
(ii) Formation & Morphology of Words.
(iii) Parts of Speech and their change with particles including
prepositive and post positive particles.
(iv) Constrction of simple sentences
Suggested reference book:
'Tibetan Grammar' by Khechog Nyukha Yab-sey (Suncha-pa section)
published by Tibetan Cultural Printing Press, Dharamsala,
Distt. Kangra, (H.P.)
2. Comprehension of unseen passage based on some descriptive 12 25
topics,, e.g. games social events and family environment.
OR
Translation of an unseen passage from English or Hindi into Tibetan.
3. Composition
(a) Letter writing 10 20
(i) To and from friends and relatives on domestic topics
(ii) Application for leave. fee concessions and aid for poor-fund
(b) Essay writing 10 20
Section B Marks : 40
1. Prose 18 45
(i) Comprehension questions based on the text passages
(ii) General questions from the text to be answered in Tibetan
Prescribed booK :
'Lakshe Losar Mig Je H.H. the Dalai Lama. Published by Tibetan
Cultural Printing Press, Dharamsala, Distt. Kangra. (H.P.) (Edition 1982)
Lessons 1 to 6 are to be studied
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2. Poetry 10 25
(i) Amplification, elucidation or substance writing of passages in Tibetan.
(ii) Comprehension and appreciation questions from given text passage.
Book Prescribed :
'Sakya Legshe' by Sakya Panchen, Published by Freedom Press,
Darjeeling (W.B.) (Chapters 1 and 2)
Note: Both short answer type and essay type questions will be asked on the text
Passages from texts will also be set for transformation into English/Hindi
3. Rapid Reading 12 25
(i) Summary of the story, Themes
(ii) Short question based on different events
(iii) Description of characters.
Prescribed book:
'My Land and My People' H.H. the Dalai-lama, Ngos Kyi Yul
Dang ngos kyiaimang. Published by Freedom press, Darjeeling
(Pages 1 to 31 introduction & Chapter I)
CLASS X
One Paper 3 hours Marks : 100
Section A Marks : 50
1. Applied Grammar 20 50
(i) Phrases, Idioms and Proverbs
(ii) Transformation of sentences, simple complex and compound,
(iii) Compound words in Tibetan.
Suggested reference book:
2. 'Tibetan Grammar by Khechog Nyukhu Yab-sey(Sunchapa section),
Published by Tibetan Cultural Printing Press, Dharamsala, Kangra, (HP)
2. Comprehension of an unseen Tibetan passage based,on some 10 20
descriptive topic, eg. social festivals, scenes and memorable
events in student life in Tibetan
OR
Translation of an unseen passage in Tibetan passage, based on descriptive
topics e.g. social festivals, scenes & memorable events in student
life, into English or Hindi.
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3. Composition
(a) Letter writing 10 20
(i) To stranger (Placing order, replies, enquiries on questions)
(ii) Application for job.
(iii) Letter to editors.
(iv) Complaints apologies, requests. etc.
(b) Essay writing on descriptive topics eg. festivals, journey, 10 20
scenes, Adventures and memorable events on student's life
Section B Marks: 50
1. Prose 24 50
(i) Comprehention questions based on text passages.
(ii) General questions from the text (to be answered in Tibetan)
Prescribed book:
`Lekshe Losar Migje' H.H. the Dalai Lama, Published by Tibetan
Cultural Printing Press, Dharamsala, distt. Kangra. (H.P.) (Edition 1982)
Lessons to be studied.
(Lessons 7 to 11)
2. Poetry 14 30
(i) Amplifications, elucidation or substance writing of passages in Tibetan
(ii) Comprehension and appreciation questions from given text passages.
Prescribed book:
'Sakya Legshe' by Sakya Panchen Published by Freedom Press, Darjeeling.
(Chater 3)
3. Rapid Reading 12 20
(i) Summary of the Story themes
(ii) Short question based on different events
(iii) Description of characters
Prescribed book:
'My Land and My People' H.H. the Dalai Lama., Ngos kyi,
dang yul danngos kyiamimag,
(Pages 31 to 64, Chapter 2)
Note: Both short answer type and essay type questions will be asked from the text.
Passages from text will also be set for transformation into English or Hindi.
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