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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
In Hindi 3, we take our language skills to the next level, by moving beyond basic exchanges into more nuanced and natural conversations about life in India and in the South Asian diaspora. Along with the spoken skills that we develop in class, creative assignments will also strengthen your writing and reading abilities. This means that we can start engaging with popular and online media from India and discussing essential knowledge about Indian cultural life. At the end of Hindi 3, you should be able to talk about your skills and abilities, your obligations, experiences, and express your opinions on a wide variety of topics. For ANU students, this course has a strong emphasis for in-person learning, with the additional participation of online students coming through Open Universities Australia (OUA). This makes our classroom highly interactive and diverse. This course takes full advantage of digital tools and authentic audio-visual materials from India to give you an immersive experience of Hindi language and Indian culture.
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Learning Portfolio(max 2 hours of work)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Weekly Homework (10x3% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Midsemester Oral Assessment(max 2 hours of work)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5
Midsemester Written Assessment(max 2 hours of work)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5
Final Oral Assessment(max 2 hours of work)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Written Assessment(max 2 hours of work)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The total workload for the subject is 130 hours over 12 weeks of class and the examination period. All Students Each week students are expected to study for 5 hours as follows: 1. 60 minutes (2x 30 mins) of pre-class preparation. This includes reading the relevant portions of the textbook, watching pre-recorded lectures, and preparing questions for class. 2. 50 minutes (10-15 mins daily) memorising vocabulary and course content 3. 180 minutes of classroom time, participating in 2 x 90-minute classes online. 4. 60 minutes, completing weekly exercises and assignments It is also expected that students should spend at least 5 hours of individual study practising the week’s written and spoken language forms and vocabulary and reviewing feedback on their work. Other Information Proficiency equivalent: CEFR A2 On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced Beginner level of Hindi. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor. ---- This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrolments in one course applies to both courses combined.
The prescribed textbook is available in two formats. The print version is recommended; however, students can choose to buy the enhanced eBook + audio but there has been reports of technical problems with eBook. Option 1 -- Print Version Snell, Rupert, and Simon Weightman. 2016. Complete Hindi . Teach Yourself. London: John Murray Publishing. (ISBN: 978-1-4441-0683-1) *Option 2 - **- "Enhanced eBook + Audio"* Snell, Rupert, and Simon Weightman. 2017. Complete Hindi: Beginner to Intermediate Course: Enhanced eBook . John Murray.