Hindi and Urdu — two sister language distinguished primarily by the scripts in which they are written — are the official languages of India and Pakistan, respectively. Spoken by about 500 million people in the Subcontinent and beyond. Did you know Hindi has official status in Fiji? The languages boast a rich corpus of literature and are the vehicle of much contemporary media, including the immensely popular Bollywood cinema.
An Introduction to the modern standard form of the most widely spoken language in South Asia, Hindi-Urdu. Students are introduced to both writing systems: the Devanagari script of Hindi and the Nastaliq script of Urdu. The basic grammatical structures are presented and reinforced, and students are also exposed to the cultural and historical context in which Hindi-Urdu has existed over several centuries. The course also draws from the modern medium of film, in particular recent Bollywood songs, to reinforce structures and vocabulary. Students must complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year in order to receive credit.
Course Notes:
Class Number: 12910
Course ID: 113639
Available to Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Component: Lecture