Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree with a language subject as the main field of study.

Learning outcomes

Module 1: Hindi grammar and oral and written language skills in Hindi (7.5 credits)

The module aims to provide basic knowledge of Hindi grammar, especially its phonology and morphology, as well as oral and written language skills.

For the grade Pass, after completing the course the student should be able to

• explain the Hindi sound system
• describe the main features of Hindi form theory
• master simple verb constructions in Hindi
• read, write and transcribe Devanagari.
• formulate simple sentences in Hindi
• master the grammatical terminology to describe Hindi
• carry out a contrastive description of morphology or syntax in comparison with other languages read.

Module 2: Oral and written language skills in Hindi (7.5 credits)

The module aims to provide an in-depth study of Hindi grammar and vocabulary as well as oral and written communication.

For the grade Pass, after completing the course the student should be able to

• translate simple texts to and from Hindi with the help of a dictionary
• read simple Hindi texts in Devanagari without difficulty
• grammatically analyze simple prose texts in Hindi.

Content

Module 1: Hindi grammar and oral and written language skills in Hindi (7.5 credits)

Introduction to the Hindi writing system and phonetics. Simple sentences and their grammar.

Module 2: Oral and Written Proficiency in Hindi (7.5 credits)

Reading and listening comprehension exercises, simple dialogues and their grammar.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and examinations. The student's own learning activities are crucial for the completion of the course. In classroom teaching with linguistic elements, good preparation for and active participation in the lessons is required.

Assessment

Module 1: Hindi grammar and oral and written language skills in Hindi (7.5 credits)

The examination consists of three parts:

1. ongoing oral and written assignments (grading scale U/G/VG)
2. final written test (grading scale U/G/VG)
3. PM (grading scale U/G/VG).

For grade G on the module, G is required on all parts.For the grade VG, VG is required on all parts.

Module 2: Oral and written language skills in Hindi (7.5 credits)

The examination consists of two parts:

1. ongoing oral and written assignments (grading scale U/G/VG)
2. final written test (grading scale U/G/VG).

For grade G on the module, G is required on both parts. For the grade VG, VG is required on both parts.

For the grade VG on the entire course, the student must have obtained this grade on both modules.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.