HIND2108 Readings in South Asian Cultures
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Hindi |
| Offered in | HIND2108 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The content of the course is decided by consultation between each student and the supervising lecturer. Students read widely in all aspects of the culture of the language studied, including literature, linguistics, anthropology, religious studies, politics and mass media. Texts studied should be primarily in one of the relevant languages with supplementary material in English. Students present short reports on their reading every fortnight. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirement for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to speak, read and write the language at the level appropriate for the course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Short fortnightly reports (25%), tutorial performance (20%), final essay (40%) plus annotated bibliography (15%). |
| Workload |
Fortnightly meetings with lecturer. |
| Areas of Interest | Asian Languages |
|
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Two years' study of Hindi, with at least a high credit result in the second semester of the second year or completion of Applied Hindi course at same level. |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of the Coordinator. |
| Prescribed Texts |
A reading list has been prepared for inclusion in the course outline. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Hindi Language |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Academic Contact | Dr Richard Barz |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
