Hindi: HIN

Lower-Division Courses

HIN X04. Accelerated First-Year Hindi.

For speakers of Hindi who have not studied it formally.

HIN X06. First-Year Hindi I.

Modern Hindi of India.

HIN X07. First-Year Hindi II.

Continuation of Hindi 506.

HIN X12. Accelerated Second-Year Hindi.

Continuation of Hindi 604.

HIN X12K. Second-Year Hindi I.

Modern Hindi of India.

HIN X12L. Second-Year Hindi II.

Continuation of Hindi 312K.

HIN X18. Practice in Spoken Hindi.

Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students.

HIN X19S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

HIN X29S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

Upper-Division Courses

HIN X06. First-Year Hindi I.

Modern Hindi of India.

HIN X07. First-Year Hindi II.

Continuation of Hindi 506.

HIN X19S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

HIN X25. Advanced Practice in Spoken Hindi.

Instruction and practice in conversation for advanced students.

HIN X29S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

HIN X30. Topics in Hindi Language and Literature.

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

HIN X30.1. Contemporary Hindi Narratives.

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

HIN X30.2. Hindi Drama and Film.

Contemporary Hindi plays and film scripts in Devanagari script.

HIN X30.3. Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era.

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.

HIN X30.4. Language and Identity at the Margins of Hindi Fiction.

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.

HIN X30.5. Autobiography in Hindi.

HIN X30C. Discourses of Identity in Hindi Fiction.

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.

HIN X30D. Hindi Across Disciplines.

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.

HIN X30E. Realism and Urbanism in Hindi.

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.

HIN X30F. Brajbhasha Texts.

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

HIN X32. Style and Register in Hindi.

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.

HIN X60. Conference Course in Hindi Language and Literature.

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

Graduate Courses

HIN X06. First-Year Hindi I.

Modern Hindi of India.

HIN X07. First-Year Hindi II.

Continuation of Hindi 506.

HIN X19S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

HIN X29S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

HIN X81. Conference Course in Hindi Language and Culture.

Supervised individual study in Hindi language or culture.

HIN X84. Topics in Hindi Language and Culture.

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

HIN X84.1. Advanced Reading, Composition, and Conversation I.

HIN X84.10. Realism and Urbanism in Hindi.

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.

HIN X84.11. Brajbhasha Texts.

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

HIN X84.2. Advanced Reading, Composition, and Conversation II.

HIN X84.3. Readings in Hindi.

HIN X84.4. Contemporary Hindi Narratives.

HIN X84.5. Hindi Drama and Film.

HIN X84.6. Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era.

HIN X84.7. Language and Identity at the Margins of Hindi Fiction.

HIN X84.8. Style and Register in Hindi.

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.

HIN X84.9. Discourses of Identity in Hindi Fiction.

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.

Professional Courses

HIN X06. First-Year Hindi I.

Modern Hindi of India.

HIN X07. First-Year Hindi II.

Continuation of Hindi 506.

HIN X19S. Topics in Hindi.

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.

HIN X29S. Topics in Hindi.

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.