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Please Note: Courses effective Fall 2013; for earlier terms, please refer to the appropriate class schedule.
Hindi-Urdu
HUD101 - Beginning Hindi-Urdu I
Course develops basic language skills in Hindi and Urdu within the context of the cultures of South Asia. Though written in different scripts and now associated with different countries and religions (India and Hinduism, and Pakistan and Islam respectively) Hindi and Urdu are essentially the same language and taught as one in this course. Especially at the informal level, the two languages are virtually interchangeable. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language is presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $20
HUD102 - Beginning Hindi-Urdu II
Course develops basic language skills in Hindi and Urdu within the context of the cultures of South Asia. Though written in different scripts and now associated with different countries and religions (India and Hinduism, and Pakistan and Islam respectively) Hindi and Urdu are essentially the same language and taught as one in this course. Especially at the informal level, the two languages are virtually interchangeable. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. It is recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor.Prerequisite: HUD 101
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $20
HUD201 - Intermediate Hindi-Urdu I
Course continues development of basic skills in Hindi and Urdu. The grammar of Hindi-Urdu is reviewed while becoming comfortable with the Urdu script. Hindi-Urdu speaking is practiced intensively. Focus is on life in modern South Asia and includes a range of everyday scenarios.Prerequisite: Hindi-Urdu 102 or consent of instructor.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $20
HUD202 - Intermediate Hindi-Urdu II
Course continues development of basic skills in Hindi and Urdu. The grammar of Hindi-Urdu is reviewed while becoming comfortable with the Urdu script. Hindi-Urdu speaking is practiced intensively. Focus is on life in modern South Asia and includes a range of everyday scenarios.Prerequisite: Hindi-Urdu 201 or consent of instructor.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $20
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