For speakers of Hindi who have not studied it formally.

Modern Hindi of India.

Continuation of Hindi 506.

Continuation of Hindi 604.

Modern Hindi of India.

Continuation of Hindi 312K.

Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser of the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Instruction and practice in conversation for advanced students.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in affiliated studies program.

Study of specific subjects related to Hindi culture as reflected in its literary productions and other modes of expression.

Designed to enhance all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Contemporary Hindi plays and film scripts in Devanagari script.

Examines the poetry and prose of a diverse group of writers who shaped Hindi literature during the nationalist era. Also includes critical studies in English.

Focuses on the stories and novels of a diverse group of writers, including Muslims, women, Biharis, and Marwaris, who have broadened the landscape of Hindi writing.

Explore four prominent identity discourses in Hindi literature involving traditionally marginalized communities or identities in India. Consider writings from women as well as those from marginalized communities such as Dalit, Tribal, and Transgender (Hijra) groups. Focus on texts in the original Hindi, as well as interactive class discussion in Hindi, to develop advanced vocabulary and grammar.

Reading and discussion of Hindi language materials related to the subject matter of another designated course in Asian studies, with a focus on linguistic and literary features, and crucial passages.

Focus on texts or films in Hindi to develop vocabulary and grammar, and explore Realism and Urbanism as two prominent themes in twentieth-century Hindi literature. Consider how authors addressed changes in life and family values in the Indian urban middle class, and how they transformed the literary taste of Hindi readership from marvelous tales to reading short stories with social critique.

Explore the literary genres of Brajbhasha, its key poets and texts, grammatical constructions and metrical forms and learn to recite poetry in prevalent meters.

Practicing skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking in everyday social situations and some formal situations. Relevant for students working toward the "Advanced" level on the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale, and equivalent to level two on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Hindi language and literature.

Supervised individual study in Hindi language or culture.

Study of various aspects and periods of Hindi language and culture.

Focus on texts or films in Hindi to develop vocabulary and grammar, and explore Realism and Urbanism as two prominent themes in twentieth-century Hindi literature. Consider how authors addressed changes in life and family values in the Indian urban middle class, and how they transformed the literary taste of Hindi readership from marvelous tales to reading short stories with social critique.

Explore the literary genres of Brajbhasha, its key poets and texts, grammatical constructions and metrical forms and learn to recite poetry in prevalent meters.

Practice and improve skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking for everyday social situations and some formal situations. Relevant to students working toward the "Advanced" level on the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale, equivalent to level 2 on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.

Explore four prominent identity discourses in Hindi literature involving traditionally marginalized communities or identities in India. Consider writings from women as well as those from marginalized communities such as Dalit, Tribal, and Transgender (Hijra) groups. Focus on texts in the original Hindi, as well as interactive class discussion in Hindi, to develop advanced vocabulary and grammar.