Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: ELEMENTARY HINDI I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 5

Description: An in-depth introduction to modern Hindi. 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 on spontaneous self-expression in the language. No prior background in Hindi assumed. Recommended prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Hindi assumed.

Long Title: ELEMENTARY HINDI II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Description: 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. Recommended Prerequisite: HIND 101.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE HINDI

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisite(s): HIND 102 or placement test or permission of instructor

Description: 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.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED HINDI

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 5

Description: 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. Recommended Prerequisite: HIND 201.

Long Title: ADVANCED HINDI I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course aims to bring students from an intermediate towards an advanced level of proficiency in Hindi. Students will develop fluency and communicative competence through exposure to literary texts, newspaper and web articles, films and videos, in their cultural context. Emphasis will be on conversation strategies, vocabulary expansion and the writing of essays. Recommended Prerequisites: HIND 2602 or placement test.

Long Title: ADVANCED HINDI II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Continuation of HIND 301. This course aims to bring intermediate studies to an advanced level of proficiency in Hindi. Students will develop communicative fluency through exposure to newspapers, video recordings, films and web articles. Emphasis will be on strategies, vocabulary expansion and writing essays. Recommended Prerequisites: HIND 301 or Placement Test or Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE, POETRY, AND POPULAR CULTURE I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): HIND 202 or permission of instructor

Description: 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. This course is taught in Hindi. Cross-list: ASIA 331.

Long Title: HINDI TEACHING PRACTICUM

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: Students will work with instructor closely to acquire teaching skills in tutoring in Hindi. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: HINDI TEACHING PRACTICUM

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: Students will work with instructor closely to acquire teaching skills in tutoring in Hindi. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6