HIND 101 - Elementary Hindi I

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, [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 in the target language at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Apply grammatical structures supporting communication at the elementary 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.
Discuss Indian culture and cultural practices at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Hindi.
Produce and present a cultural project at the elementary level.

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