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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Hindi 330 (Topic: Panorama of Hindi Literature) and 330E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Hindi 312L with a grade of at least C.