HINDI 4
HND2004
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we continue our journey with the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and will focus on the development of active language skills in both oral and written forms. This includes the study of modern Hindi grammar and vocabulary, and training in and reflection on language learning strategies which will be provided every week. We will also study two Hindi stories written by ASHK. We will explore issues related to the parallel Sanskrit and Urdu vocabularies, the structure of complex sentences and the use of idioms and proverbs. Students will also reflect on concepts such as perceptions of the partition of India and Pakistan and how they are dealt with in literature and popular culture and will watch Bhag Milkha Bhag film based on this topic.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Woolford
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesEngage in creative activities related to the study of a range of Hindi texts, including reading, writing, role play and creative activities
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesHND2003
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsHND1BE4 OR HND2BE4 OR HND3BE4
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorN.Sharma and T.Bhatia
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Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOUTLEDGE
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The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorR.S.McGregor
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOUP
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Woolford
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One hour final exam (1000 words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Two Written projects (400 words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One hour mid-term exam (1000 words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Oral and aural test (800 words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Weekly quizzes (800 words equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |