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URDU (URDU)URDU 401 Beginning Urdu-Hindi, Part IThis introductory course core proficiency in Hindi-Urdu up to theintermediate level. It is designed for students with little or no priorexposure to Hindi or Urdu. The course covers all four language skills(speaking, lsitening, reading, and writing) and all three models ofcommunication (interpersonal, presentational, interpretive). Students willdevelop literacy skills in the primary script of their choice (Hindi or Urduscript). All written materials will be provided in both scripts. All meetingsare interactive and students acquire the language by using it in realisticcontexts. Culture is embedded in the activities and is also introducedthrough various authentic materials.For BA Students: Language CourseTaught by: PienTwo terms. student must enter first term.Also Offered As: HIND 400, NELC 401Activity: Lecture1 Course Unit

URDU 402 Beginning Hindi-Urdu Part IIThis introductory course core proficiency in Hindi-Urdu up to theintermediate level. It is designed for students with little or no priorexposure to Hindi or Urdu. The course covers all four language skills(speaking, lsitening, reading, and writing) and all three models ofcommunication (interpersonal, presentational, interpretive). Students willdevelop literacy skills in the primary script of their choice (Hindi or Urduscript). All written materials will be provided in both scripts. All meetingsare interactive and students acquire the language by using it in realisticcontexts. Culture is embedded in the activities and is also introducedthrough various authentic materials.For BA Students: Language CourseTaught by: PienAlso Offered As: HIND 401, NELC 402Activity: Lecture1 Course Unit

URDU 421 Intermediate Urdu Part IThis course allows students to continue improving their Urdu proficiencywhile also gaining a broad foundational understanding of Urdu societyand culture throughout South Asia. The course provides students thetols needed to handle a variety of authentic written and spoken Urdusources including film, music, media reports, folk tales, and simpleliterature. Student will also continue to increase their speaking andwriting proficiency to be able to discuss a broad range of concrete, real-world topics. The course is designed for students with one year previousUrdu or Hindi study or the equivalent proficiency. Students with speakingability in Urdu or Hindi but without reading/writing skills are encouragedto contact the instructor for placement.For BA Students: Language CourseTaught by: MenaiTwo terms. student must enter first term.Also Offered As: NELC 421Activity: Lecture1 Course Unit

URDU 422 Intermediate Urdu Part IIThis continuing second-year course allows students to continueimproving their Urdu proficiency while also gaining a broad foundationalunderstanding of Urdu society and culture throughout South Asia.The course provides students the tools needed to handle a variety ofauthentic written and spoken Urdu sources including film, music, mediareports, folk tales, and simple literature. Students will also continue toincrease their speaking and writing proficiency to be able to discuss abroad range of concrete, real-world topics. The course is designed forstudents with one year of previous Urdu or Hindi study or the equivalentproficiency.For BA Students: Last Language CourseTaught by: MenaiAlso Offered As: NELC 422Activity: Seminar1 Course Unit

URDU 431 Advanced Urdu: Language and LiteratureThis course is designed to give in-depth exposure to some of the finestworks of classical and modern Urdu prose and poetry along with thehistorical and socio-political trends they represent. Figures covered rangefrom Ghalib (b.1797) to Faiz, Fehmida Riaz, and post 9/11 Urdu proseand poetry. The course is open to both undergraduates and graduatestudents, subject to having intermediate level proficiency. The course isrepeatable, and hte content changes every semester. Multi-media contentsuch as music, videos, blogs etc. will be actively incorporated. Everyeffort will be made to accommidate individual interests. Students areencouraged to contact the instructor with any questions, or if they areunsure about eligibility.For BA Students: Advanced Language CourseTaught by: MenaiCourse usually offered in fall termAlso Offered As: NELC 431Activity: Lecture1 Course UnitNotes: Intermediate reading, writing and speaking skills in Urdu arerecommended but please contact the instructor if you are unsure of youreligility and want to discuss further. Topic changes each semester

URDU 462 Urdu Topics CourseTaught by: MenaiActivity: Lecture1 Course Unit