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Language Courses

All students taking classes in the Hindi-Urdu Language Program will learn to read and write both the Devanagari and Nastaliq scripts, and grammar and vocabulary common to both as well as specific to each.

These are general descriptions for Hindi-Urdu Language Courses. For detailed course summary information click here.

HIND_URD 111-1 Hindi-Urdu I (1 Unit)   Beginning college-level sequence to develop basic literacy and oral proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.

HIND_URD 111-2 Hindi-Urdu I (1 Unit)   Beginning college-level sequence to develop basic literacy and oral proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 111-1 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 111-3 Hindi-Urdu I (1 Unit)   Beginning college-level sequence to develop basic literacy and oral proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 111-2 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 116-0 Accelerated Hindi-Urdu Literacy (1 Unit)   One-quarter course for speakers of Hindi-Urdu with no literacy skills. Devanagari and Nastaliq scripts; broad overview of Hindi-Urdu grammar.Prerequisite: consent of department.

HIND_URD 121-1 Hindi-Urdu II (1 Unit)   Intermediate-level sequence developing literacy and oral proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 111-3 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 121-2 Hindi-Urdu II (1 Unit)   Intermediate-level sequence developing literacy and oral proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 121-1 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 121-3 Hindi-Urdu II (1 Unit)   Intermediate-level sequence developing literacy and oral proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 121-2 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 125-1 – Hindi-Urdu I - Accelerated (1 Unit)  This course is designed for students with existing proficiencies in speaking and listening skills in Hindi-Urdu (beginner-high/intermediate-low), and more limited reading and writing abilities in the Devanagari/Hindi script (beginner-low/mid). This course condenses the HIND_URD 111-1, 2, 3 sequence into a single quarter, and focuses on the development of students’ reading and writing skills in Hindi-Urdu, while enhancing their range of vocabulary from basic to intermediate-low/mid. We do so by exploring the South Asian culture and doing task-based projects. Offered in the winter quarter.  Prerequisite: Consent of the Department

HIND_URD 125-2 – Hindi-Urdu II - Accelerated (1 Unit)  This course is designed for students with existing proficiencies in speaking and listening skills in Hindi-Urdu (intermediate-low/mid), and more limited reading and writing abilities in the Devanagari/Hindi script (novice-high/intermediate-low). This course condenses the HIND_URD 121-1, 2, 3 sequence into a single quarter, and focuses on the further development of students’ reading and writing skills in Hindi-Urdu, while enhancing their range of vocabulary from intermediate-mid to intermediate-high. We do so by exploring the South Asian culture and doing task-based projects.  Offered in the spring quarter. Prerequisite: HIND_URD 125-1 OR equivalent

HIND_URD 210-0 Hindi-Urdu III: Topics in Intermediate Hindi-Urdu (1 Unit)   A series of independent intermediate Hindi-Urdu courses, developing proficiency through readings and discussions. Devanagari/Nastaliq script. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.Prerequisite: Grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 121-3 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 310-0 Hindi-Urdu IV (1 Unit)   Standalone course focused on literature and culture. Emphasis on reading, writing about, and discussing literary culture. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.Prerequisites: grade of at least C- in HIND_URD 211-1,2,3 or equivalent.

HIND_URD 320-0 Topics Hindi-Urdu Literature (1 Unit)   Hindi-Urdu literature. Cultural and historical dimensions of South Asian literature. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.Prerequisites: 2 300-level courses in Hindi-Urdu or instructor permission. Proficiency in reading Hindi or Urdu script is required.Literature Fine Arts Distro Area

HIND_URD 399-0 Independent Study (1 Unit)   For students who have advanced with distinction beyond the regular course offerings in Hindi Urdu.Prerequisite: consent of department.