Elementary Hindi

Catalog description

MEIS-UA 405 This course sequence is based on the integration of learning outcomes across Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational Modes of Communication. The emphasis is on the development of the literacy skills (reading and writing) and the aural skills (listening and speaking) through a variety of interactive class-, small-group, and paired activities, project- and real life-based tasks. Students gain familiarity with products, practices, and perspectives of the diverse Hindi-speaking communities and their culture(s).They learn basic grammar and vocabulary to be able to express themselves in simple and memorized language about everyday personal topics. Thus they meet functional performance goals at the Novice level and build a foundation for continued language learning. Students generally perform in the Novice range, although in the case of the Hindi heritage language learners, a few abilities may emerge in the Intermediate range especially in the aural skills. Read more.