Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 5

Description: ELEMENTARY HINDI I ***** An in-depth introduction to modern Hindi including the Devanagari script. In an intellectually challenging environment, through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material and computer-based exercises, this course provides cultural insights and increases proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Hindi. Emphasis is on spontaneous self-expression in the language. No prior background in Hindi assumed. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Hindi. ***** Instructor(s): Shah

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Description: ELEMENTARY HINDI II ***** In an intellectually challenging environment, through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course increases proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. ***** Enrollment limited to 20 ***** Prerequisite(s): HIND 101 or permission of instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Shah, Gautami

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 5

Description: INTERMEDIATE HINDI ***** Through extensive use of cultural documents including films, radio broadcasts, and graded literary and non-literary texts, this course builds students' proficiency in Hindi. Provides space for meaningful interaction with authentic materials and their related cultures. Furthers the student's appreciation of cultural nuances. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in Hindi. ***** Prerequisite(s): HIND 102 or permission of instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Shah.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 5

Description: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED HINDI ***** Through use of cultural documents including films, radio broadcasts, and newspaper articles, this course builds students' proficiency in Hindi. Introduction of Hindi Literary traditions, provides space for meaningful interaction with authentic materials and furthers the student's appreciation of cultural nuances. Prepares students for further academic and nonacademic use of Hindi. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): HIND 201 or permission of the instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Shah.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE, POETRY, AND POPULAR CULTURE I ***** Focus will vary each year depending on both, the needs and interests of the students in the class, as well as contemporary issues. Readings range from classical, to modern 20th century literature and poetry. Various art forms, including theater and film, will be thematically related to the readings. ***** Prerequisite(s): HIND 202 or permission of instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Shah.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SEMINAR IN SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE, POETRY, AND POPULAR CULTURE II ***** HIND 336 consolidates and builds on the fifth semester Hindi course HIND 335. Continues to build student proficiency in understanding, speaking, writing and thinking in Hindi. Prepares the student for further academic and non-academic use of Hindi. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self expression in the language. ***** Enrollment limited to 15 ***** Prerequisite(s): HIND 335

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: HINDI TEACHING PRACTICUM ***** Students will work with instructor closely to acquire teaching skills in tutoring in Hindi. Near Native proficiency is required. ***** Instructor(s): Staff

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: HINDI TEACHING PRACTICUM ***** Students will work with instructor closely to acquire teaching skills in tutoring in Hindi. Near Native proficiency is required. ***** Instructor(s): Staff

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: INDEPENDENT STUDY ***** Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Staff

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.