HIND 101 - Elementary Hindi I

(HUMD [M])

Beginning language course focusing on the study of Hindi language and Indian culture. Students begin to develop the ability to communicate in Hindi through the consideration of cultural themes, language functions, and authentic situations as they acquire the structures and lexicon to work with written language, conversation, and composition. No prior knowledge of Hindi is required. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. Five hours each week.

5 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

Communicate at an elementary level in Hindi in the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Apply grammatical structures supporting communication at the novice level of proficiency.
Express and appropriately employ language functions in speech and in writing, including greetings, leave-taking, requesting information, talking about self and family, asking for assistance, and giving and receiving directions.
Through a cultural project demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the history of the Hindi language and an appreciation of the Hindi language and its culture.
Demonstrate an increased mastery of appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as linguistic ability in Hindi develops.
Participate in cultural activities outside of class related to Hindi language and culture.
Produce and present a cultural project as an integral part of the class.

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