Gautami Shah

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Course Description

This course explores the dual role of Bollywood in society, viz., that as an agent of social change on the one hand, and as a mirror of social reality on the other. Through a historical trace of the influence of Bollywood cinema on society at various points in South Asian history, as well as an examination of the representations of South Asian society in Bollywood over the years, this course begs us to critically reevaluate the role of cinema and popular culture as mere entertainment in society.

Proposed Grading Policies:

Class Participation 20%
BLOGs and weekly comments on BLOGs 15%
Leading class discussion 10%
Written review/critique of class discussion led 10%
Essay 1 - 15%
Essay 2 - 15%
Oral presentation of Essay 2 - 15%

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Please check back for updates.

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Please check back for updates.

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Please check back for updates.

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students.  Two lecture hours a week for one semester.  Prerequisite: Hindi 507 with a grade of at least C.

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty.  This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level. 

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language.

Grades shall be based on class participation, weekly homework and essays, quizzes, 2 mid-terms, 1 individual presentation and a final exam.

In addition to MW 1-2pm, this course meets TTh 11-12:30pm. There is also a 1 hour small group conversation requirement for the course. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty.  This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level. 

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Grades shall be based on class participation, weekly homework and essays, quizzes, 2 mid-terms, 1 individual presentation and a final exam.

In addition to MW 2-3pm, this course meets TTh 2-3:30pm. There is also a 1 hour small group conversation requirement for the course. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty.  This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level. 

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Grades shall be based on class participation, weekly homework and essays, quizzes, 2 mid-terms, 1 individual presentation and a final exam.

In addition to MW 3-4pm, this course meets TTh 12:30-2:00pm. There is also a 1 hour small group conversation requirement for the course. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students.  Two lecture hours a week for one semester.  Prerequisite: Hindi 507 with a grade of at least C.

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

This course is the second semester First Year Hindi course. It is the continuation of HIN 506 and is open only to students who have passed HIN 506 with the requisite grade or have the instructor's permission to take the course. For students entering without taking HIN 506, misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. This course is also not open to students who have passed HIN 506 but have been placed in a higher level Hindi course to match their proficiency level, nor is it open to students who have taken HIN 604.

With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language). 

Not open to native speakers of Hindi.  Modern Hindi of India.  Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

Description

This course is a multi-section and limited enrollment course. This course is designed for the "Hindi beginner" and assumes no (or minimal) background in the language. Students with a background in spoken Hindi (even though they may not have literacy skills) should take HIN 604 “Accelerated First Year Hindi”. Students with basic knowledge of Hindi who are unsure of which course they should take should consult the instructor for appropriate placement. Misrepresentation of proficiency level during placement will severely affect the final grade, as such a misrepresentation shall be considered to be a case of scholastic dishonesty. With material especially designed for this course, one has plenty of opportunity to play with and explore the language and its parent culture. The course creates an intellectually stimulating atmosphere by drawing on varied academic interests of the participants. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio-visual material including clips from contemporary Hindi films and songs, and computer based assignments, this course is geared towards increasing oral, aural, written and reading proficiency in the target language. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. By the end of the semester, diligent participants should be able to use Hindi in self satisfying and meaningful ways (i.e. polite conversations, light readings and written self expression in the language).