Admission requirements
This course is only available for students in the BA International Studies programme who have passed Hindi 1 Beginners and Hindi 2 Pre-Intermediate.
Description
Hindi 3 Intermediate is designed to build upon the language skills developed in Hindi 2 Pre-Intermediate, advancing students to an intermediate proficiency level. The course systematically enhances vocabulary, grammar, and language structures to promote a deeper understanding of Hindi usage and style. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—alongside the three modes of communication: interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive.
Students will engage with a wide range of authentic texts, practice advanced grammatical structures, and develop their written expression through tasks such as diary writing. Oral and aural proficiency is further developed through interactive activities and varied forms of communication activities.
Traditional course materials are enriched with formative assessment tools, video clips, classroom games, and other authentic resources. Students are encouraged to work individually or collaboratively on task-based projects, such as creating vlogs, to apply their language skills in real-world contexts. The course follows a blended learning approach, combining in-person instruction with the strategic use of online tools both inside and outside the classroom.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, students should have reached approximately the A2 / B1 standard (except in Writing) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This course is the third course in a series of three language acquisition courses within the BA International Studies program.
The main objectives of the course are:
Ability to contextualize grammar skills acquired in the first year of Hindi instruction.
Introduction to higher level of structural complexity of Hindi and finer details of language use.
Competence in comprehension of simple literary texts, carry out conversations in various social situations, and express views on topics of interest in contemporary standard Hindi idiom.
Extended knowledge of Hindi vocabulary.
Ability to talk about common themes through vlogs.
Apply this knowledge in translating sentences from English to Hindi or vice versa.
Equip students with the knowledge, skills and tools to become autonomous learners.
Equip students with a greater understanding of the culture, society and daily life in Hindi speaking areas in India / South Asia and be aware of cultural norms, social etiquettes, cuisine, traditions, and ways of living.
| Skill | CEFR Level |
|---|---|
| Reading | A2 / B1 |
| Writing | A2 |
| Listening | A2 / B1 |
| Speaking | A2 / B1 |
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Tutorials
Two two-hour tutorials every week, with the exception of the midterm exam week. Attending all tutorial sessions is compulsory. If you are unable to attend a session, please inform your Tutorial-lecturer in advance, providing a valid (documented) reason for your absence. Being absent will result in a lowering of the participation grade with 0.5 for every absence after the first three (3) times. Absence without notification and approval could result in a grade deduction, work not being marked or a failing grade for the course.
Assessment method
Assessment
Written & Oral exams and quizzes
Project work, Listening Comprehension Test
In-class oral / listening performance & home assignments
Weighing
| Partial grade | Weighing |
|---|---|
| Reading | 20% |
| Writing | 20% |
| Listening | 20% |
| Speaking | 20% |
| Participation | 20% |
End Grade
To successfully complete the course, please take note that the End Grade of the course is established by determining the weighted average of the in-class oral and listening performance, and written exams.
The End Grade needs to be a 6.0 or higher to pass the course.
Resit
If the End Grade is insufficient (lower than a 6.0), there is a possibility of retaking the full 80% of the exam material (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). No resit for the tutorial (participation) is possible.
The BA International Studies program does not allow students to resit passed (constituent) examination(s) within the language courses. Language acquisition is, primarily, accomplished through in-class acquisition activities and practical assignments which contribute to the (final) examination. The diverse structure of the language courses and characteristics of language acquisition therefore withhold the possibility to resit a passed examination.
Exam review and feedback
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Reading list
Course materials will be provided by the instructor in the class and made available on Brightspace for download.
Rupert Snell, Get Started in Hindi (With audio CD), London: Hodder, 2014 ISBN-13: 9781444174687.
Rupert Snell, Essential Hindi Dictionary: A Teach Yourself Guide, London: Hodder, 2011 ISBN-13: 9781444104004.
Registration
Enrolment for the workgroup through My Studymap is mandatory.
No enrolment needed for the language exams.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Student Affairs Office for BA International Studies
Remarks
This course uses an integrated communicative language learning method. Therefore active participation in the classroom activities is essential for successful learning outcomes.