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Course Description 2023-24
The aim of the course is to bring all students to a good level of proficiency in reading, writing, understanding, and speaking Hindi. However, only those students who have some prior knowledge of the language can join this course.
The basic grammar of Hindi will be thoroughly reviewed, and detailed instructions will be given to aid the learning of both the Hindi script as well as grammar. This course will equip students with the tools which will help and encourage self learning of the language in the future. Teaching materials will include, in addition to published grammars and course books, video materials, film clips, film songs, and items taken from the print media.
Form and Conduct
This paper will consist of two parts: a written paper (70 marks) and an oral exam (30 marks). The written paper will consist of two sections: Section A will contain two passages in Hindi to be translated into English (35 marks). Section B will contain two passages in English to be translated into Hindi (35 marks). The oral examination will consist of three sections. All timings are approximate and the oral examinations are recorded: (a) Listening and comprehension test (10 marks); (b) Role-play (10 marks); (c) Discussion on a given topic (10 marks). Ten minutes in total will be given for Sections (b) and (c).
This description is subject to change, for the latest information, students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook available on the Faculty Intranet.