Beginning Hindi-Urdu I
I. Course Prefix/Number: HUD 101
Course Name: Beginning Hindi-Urdu I
Credits: 4 (4 lecture; 2 lab)
II. Prerequisite
None
III. Course (Catalog) Description
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.
IV. Learning Objectives
1. To actively communicate in Hindi-Urdu, making spontaneous use of structures and vocabulary studied.
2. To demonstrate an appreciation of contemporary South Asian culture through written and aural class work.
3. To demonstrate spoken Hindi-Urdu in everyday contexts through responding to simple basic questions.
4. To illustrate reading comprehension through answering relevant questions on uncomplicated selections.
5. To use elements of beginning grammar through short listening, spoken, and written exercises.
6. To write simple sentences (in Hindi) within the context of what has been studied.
2. To demonstrate an appreciation of contemporary South Asian culture through written and aural class work.
3. To demonstrate spoken Hindi-Urdu in everyday contexts through responding to simple basic questions.
4. To illustrate reading comprehension through answering relevant questions on uncomplicated selections.
5. To use elements of beginning grammar through short listening, spoken, and written exercises.
6. To write simple sentences (in Hindi) within the context of what has been studied.
V. Academic Integrity and Student Conduct
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Please review the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Student Conduct, both located online at
www.oakton.edu/studentlife/student-handbook.pdf
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Please review the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Student Conduct, both located online at
www.oakton.edu/studentlife/student-handbook.pdf
VI. Sequence of Topics
In the first semester we will focus on grammar and vocabulary in the Hindi Script. The Urdu script will be introduced at the end of the second semester.
Week 1 nouns: masculine/feminine
the verb “to be”
Introductions
What is this?
negations
Week 2 question words
possessives: talking about family
plurals and case
Week 3 numbers 1-10
forms of address
verbs: imperatives
Week 4 possessive postpositions
compound postpositions
Week 5 the cahie construction: “I want”
use of vala
past tense of hona, ‘to be’
Week 6 comparatives
present habitual tense
‘how’ as adverb
Week 7 expressions of time/days of the week
the infinitive as noun
ordinal numbers
Week 8 past habitual tense
place-related adjectives
reflexive pronoun apna
Week 9 present continuous tense
the verb bajna and “o’clock”
conjuct verbs “to wait for”
the emphatic particle hi
Week 10 past continuous tense
the pronoun kuch, ‘something’
Week 11 use of the postposition ko
Indefinite pronouns and adjectives: koi, kisi and kuch
Week 12 the verb cahna, to want
the verb milna (se), to meet
dilcaspi, to be interested in
Week 13 cahie with nouns (‘to want’) and verbs (‘should’)
Week 14 perfective tense (intransitive verbs)
Week 15 perfective tense (transitive verbs)
present and past perfect
Week 16 Final exam
Week 1 nouns: masculine/feminine
the verb “to be”
Introductions
What is this?
negations
Week 2 question words
possessives: talking about family
plurals and case
Week 3 numbers 1-10
forms of address
verbs: imperatives
Week 4 possessive postpositions
compound postpositions
Week 5 the cahie construction: “I want”
use of vala
past tense of hona, ‘to be’
Week 6 comparatives
present habitual tense
‘how’ as adverb
Week 7 expressions of time/days of the week
the infinitive as noun
ordinal numbers
Week 8 past habitual tense
place-related adjectives
reflexive pronoun apna
Week 9 present continuous tense
the verb bajna and “o’clock”
conjuct verbs “to wait for”
the emphatic particle hi
Week 10 past continuous tense
the pronoun kuch, ‘something’
Week 11 use of the postposition ko
Indefinite pronouns and adjectives: koi, kisi and kuch
Week 12 the verb cahna, to want
the verb milna (se), to meet
dilcaspi, to be interested in
Week 13 cahie with nouns (‘to want’) and verbs (‘should’)
Week 14 perfective tense (intransitive verbs)
Week 15 perfective tense (transitive verbs)
present and past perfect
Week 16 Final exam
VII. Methods of Instruction
Class time will be devoted to practice, in large and small groups, with structures, expressions, and vocabulary in the context of everyday functions. Students are expected to have studied segments of the text assigned in the syllabus prior to class, in order to be able to participate as fully as possible. Workbook exercises provide additional practice in reading and writing.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
1. Attend class regularly.
2. Do assigned preparation in time for class: the students will read the text's explanations in order to be prepared for the drills and exercises included in each of the topic units detailed in section V.
3. Accompanying written exercises in the workbook must be submitted to the instructor on the date specified in the syllabus.
4. Listen to laboratory tapes at least two hours per week, and submit lab exercises on the date specified in the syllabus.
5. Take the quizzes and the exams. They will include a mix of speaking, listening, reading, and writing elements.
2. Do assigned preparation in time for class: the students will read the text's explanations in order to be prepared for the drills and exercises included in each of the topic units detailed in section V.
3. Accompanying written exercises in the workbook must be submitted to the instructor on the date specified in the syllabus.
4. Listen to laboratory tapes at least two hours per week, and submit lab exercises on the date specified in the syllabus.
5. Take the quizzes and the exams. They will include a mix of speaking, listening, reading, and writing elements.
IX. Instructional Materials
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
Text: Instructors use the following text:
Beginning Hindi-Urdu (Hindi Script), by Virendra Singh and Margaret Robinson. Center for South Asia, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000.
Text: Instructors use the following text:
Beginning Hindi-Urdu (Hindi Script), by Virendra Singh and Margaret Robinson. Center for South Asia, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Final grade is based on exams, quizzes, workbook and lab assignments, and attendance.
XI. Other Course Information
In this section, each instructor should specify policies on attendance, make-up
exams, and late assignments.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.
Resources and support for
Resources and support for LGBTQ+ students can be found at www.oakton.edu/lgbtq.
exams, and late assignments.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.
Resources and support for
- pregnancy-related and parenting accommodations; and
- victims of sexual misconduct
Resources and support for LGBTQ+ students can be found at www.oakton.edu/lgbtq.
