Intermediate Hindi, part 1
6 points * 5 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
Prerequisite: VCE Hindi or equivalent
This subject provides a thorough review of basic grammar and vocabulary in written and spoken Hindi. Weekly grammar and translation exercises are used to consolidate the skills acquired at beginning level. The subject is designed to improve the ability to read standard Hindi short stories, poems and newspaper articles. Regular attendance is essential as participation in class conversation is used to sharpen conversational skills.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 40% * Periodic tests: 40% * Oral presentations: 20%
Prescribed texts
Hook P E Hindi Structures: Intermediate level CSSAS U, 1979
Jain U R and Schomer K Intermediate Hindi reader 2 vols, U California, 1983
Kachru Y and Pandharipande R Intermediate Hindi 2 vols, Motilal Basidas, 1983
Sharma A A basic grammar of modern Hindi Central Hindi Directorate