Overview Dibrugarh University has officially announced the approval of the Syllabus for the Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) in Tai Language for the first semester of the Five Year Integrated Post Graduate Programme (FYIPGP). This syllabus will be effective from the 2026-2027 academic session. The approval was granted during the 137th meeting of the Academic Council, following recommendations from the Board of Studies (BoS) in Tai Language and the 161st Post Graduate Board Meeting, both held in June 2026. This course, titled "Basic Tai Language and Communication" (Course Code: AEC TAI 1), is designed to provide learners with fundamental communicative skills in the Tai language, emphasizing its linguistic and cultural heritage, particularly in North-East India. Important Dates Notification Date: August 27, 2026 Academic Session Commencement: 2026-2027 (for implementation of the syllabus) Vacancies & Pay Scale This notification is for the approval and publication of a course syllabus and does not pertain to recruitment, admissions with specific seat counts, or job vacancies. Therefore, no information on vacancies or pay scale is applicable or mentioned. Eligibility Criteria The Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) in Tai Language is approved for students enrolled in the first semester of the Five Year Integrated Post Graduate Programme (FYIPGP) at Dibrugarh University. Specific entry requirements for the FYIPGP itself are not detailed in this syllabus notification. Selection Process This document outlines a course syllabus and does not involve a selection process for admission or employment. Students enrolled in the first semester of the FYIPGP will take this course as part of their curriculum. How to Apply This notification is about a course syllabus and does not include an application process for the course itself. Students pursuing the FYIPGP at Dibrugarh University will have this course as part of their academic offerings. Course Details: Basic Tai Language and Communication (AEC TAI 1) Course Title: Basic Tai Language and Communication Course Code: AEC TAI 1 Total Credit: 4 Credits Distribution of Marks: End-Semester Examination: 60 Marks In-Semester Assessment: 40 Marks Course Description: This course aims to equip learners with basic communicative skills in the Tai language, focusing on its script, phonology, vocabulary, and practical competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It also promotes cultural awareness related to Tai identity and heritage. The course provides a foundational introduction to Tai language, emphasizing phonetics, script, vocabulary, and core grammatical structures, with interactive exercises and practice-based learning for everyday conversational situations. Course Objectives: Introduce students to the fundamental structure and phonetics of the Tai language. Develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for everyday communication. Familiarize learners with common vocabulary, expressions, and sentence patterns. Enable students to understand and use simple grammatical constructions. Encourage confidence in basic conversational practices (greetings, self-introduction, simple dialogues). Course Contents with Unit, Marks, and Teaching-Learning Hours Distribution: | Unit | Course Contents | Lectures (L) | Tutorials (T) | Practical (P) | Total Hours | Marks | | :--- | :------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------- | :------------ | :------------ | :---------- | :---- | | I | Introduction to Tai Language (Ahom, Khamti, Phake, Turung, Aiton, Khamyang) | 12 | 3 | - | 15 | 15 | | II | Basic Sound System of Phonology & Tai Script (Vowels, Consonants, Tones, Introduction to Tai Scripts - Ahom, Khamti, Phake) | 12 | 3 | - | 15 | 15 | | III | Vocabulary & Sentence Structure of Tai Languages (Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Numeral, Days, Months, Sentence Structure - Assertive/Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Negative sentences) | 12 | 3 | - | 15 | 15 | | IV | Reading & Writing Practice (Conversation, Reading Practice, Writing Practice: Essay, Letter, Story, Poem Discussion) | 12 | 3 | - | 15 | 15 | | | Total | 48 | 12 | - | 60 | 60 | Mode of In-Semester Assessment (40 Marks): Two Sessional Examinations: 10 + 10 = 20 Marks Any two of the following activities: 10 + 10 = 20 Marks Group Discussion Seminar, Presentation Assignment on any one topic of the course Suggested Readings & Resources: Aimykhang Gohain, Elementary Tai Primer with Grammar, Publication Department of Assamese Dibrugarh University, 1997. Arpana Konwar & Dr. Udayan Brah, Tai Bhasar Abhas, Published by Centre for Studies in Language, Dibrugrah University, Dibrugarh, 2023. Dr. Arpana Konwar & Dr. Udayan Brah, Tai Bhasar Bhasaboigyanic Adhyayan, Published by Centre for Studies in Language, Dibrugrah University, Dibrugarh, 2025. Dr. Arpana Konwar, Tai Bhasar Sanskriti aru anyany Prasanga, Published by Centre for Studies in Language, Dibrugrah University, Dibrugarh, 2025. Babul Phukan, Lit Pung Khom Tai, Kendiya Tai Akademi Pathaku Publication, Sivasagar, 2013. Chou Chandra Konwar, Pap Lik Chon Kham Tai, Degni Chang Publication, First Edition, 2016. Chou Chandra Konwar, Tai Primer (ByakaranSoite) Chou Chandra Konwar, Bulen Gogoi.
