South Asia StudiesUrdu courses for Spring 2016
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| URDU 402-401 | BEGINNING HINDI-URDU II | PIEN, JOSHUA |
WILLIAMS HALL 843 WILLIAMS HALL 319 |
TR 0900AM-1030AM F 1100AM-1200PM |
This introductory course core proficiency in Hindi-Urdu up to the intermediate level. It is designed for students with little or no prior exposure to Hindi or Urdu. The course covers all four language skills (speaking, lsitening, reading, and writing) and all three models of communication (interpersonal, presentational, interpretive). Students will develop literacy skills in the primary script of their choice (Hindi or Urdu script). All written materials will be provided in both scripts. All meetings are interactive and students acquire the language by using it in realistic contexts. Culture is embedded in the activities and is also introduced through various authentic materials. |
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| URDU 422-401 | INTERMEDIATE URDU II | MENAI, MUSTAFA | WILLIAMS HALL 217 | TR 0130PM-0300PM | This continuing second-year course allows students to continue improving their Urdu proficiency while also gaining a broad foundational understanding of Urdu society and culture throughout South Asia. The course provides students the tools needed to handle a variety of authentic written and spoken Urdu sources including film, music, media reports, folk tales, and simple literature. Students will also continue to increase their speaking and writing proficiency to be able to discuss a broad range of concrete, real-world topics. The course is designed for students with one year of previous Urdu or Hindi study or the equivalent proficiency. |
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| URDU 431-401 | LANGUAGE & LITERATURE | MENAI, MUSTAFA | WILLIAMS HALL 301 | TR 0300PM-0430PM | This course is designed to give in-depth exposure to some of the finest works of classical and modern Urdu prose and poetry along with the historical and socio-political trends they represent. Figures covered range from Ghalib (b.1797) to Faiz, Fehmida Riaz, and post 9/11 Urdu prose and poetry. The course is open to both undergraduates and graduate students, subject to having intermediate level proficiency. The course is repeatable, and hte content changes every semester. Multi-media content such as music, videos, blogs etc. will be actively incorporated. Every effort will be made to accommidate individual interests. Students are encouraged to contact the instructor with any questions, or if they are unsure about eligibility. |
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CROSS CULTURAL ANALYSIS; CROSS-CULTURAL ANALYSIS; LANGUAGE SKILLS COURSE |
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| URDU 462-301 | CRITICAL APPRECIATION | MENAI, MUSTAFA | WILLIAMS HALL 3 | TR 1030AM-1200PM |
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