Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: ELEMENTARY HINDI I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

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: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HIND 102 if student has credit for HIND 262.

Long Title: ACCELERATED BEGINNING HINDI

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Description: Alternative to HIND 101. This course includes an in-depth introduction to Hindi language. An intellectually challenging environment is created through a diversity of media. Students will be prepared to enter HIND 201 in the next semester. No prior background in Hindi required.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE HINDI

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

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. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or HIND 102 or Permission of Instructor.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED HINDI

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

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(s): Results of Placement Test or HIND 201 or Permission of Instructor.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN CULTURES AND LANGUAGES

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will examine factors influencing Indian cultures and languages. Topics include geography, customs, costumes, foods and traditions. There will be specific attention to linguistic diversity from Ancient India, British rule to present day. Questions concerning Hindi and Davanagari Script will be addressed. Will be taught in English.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE HINDI LANGUAGE AND CUTLURE I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 6

Prerequisite(s): HIND 101 OR HIND 105 OR HIND 161 OR HIND 222 or permission of department

Description: Development of sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge in Hindi to communicate and interact with speakers of Hindi at a high-beginning level of competence. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HIND 262 if student has credit for HIND 102.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE HINDI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): HIND 102 OR HIND 223 OR HIND 262 OR HIND 105 or placement test or permission of department

Description: Development of sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge in Hindi to communicate and interact with speakers of Hindi at a low-intermediate level of competence. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE HINDI III

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): HIND 201 OR HIND 225 OR HIND 263 or permission of department

Description: Development of sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge in Hindi to communicate and interact with speakers of Hindi at an intermediate level of competence. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition.

Long Title: ADVANCED HINDI I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

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: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

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: HINDI TEACHING PRACTICUM

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

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: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

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: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6