Admission requirements
This course is only available for students in the BA International Studies programme who have passed Hindi 1 Beginners.
Description
Hindi 2 Pre-Intermediate is an integrated, communicative course designed to build upon the elementary language skills acquired in Hindi 1 Beginners. It aims to further strengthen the four key language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—along with all three modes of communication: interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive, to enable more effective communication in Hindi.
This interactive course emphasizes practical language use through in-class activities such as role-plays, drills, and real-life tasks. Traditional course materials are enhanced with formative assessments, video clips, classroom games, and other authentic resources to provide a rich learning experience. Audio-visual aids are used extensively to reinforce grammar and vocabulary.
The course employs a blended learning approach, combining in-person instruction with the thoughtful integration of online tools both within and beyond the classroom. Students are also encouraged to develop the skills and strategies necessary to become independent, self-directed learners of the language.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, students should have reached approximately the A2 standard of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This course is the second course in a series of three language acquisition courses within the BA International Studies program.
The main objectives of the course are:
Further development of four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing in Hindi, in areas of immediate relevance such as personal information, study, work and leisure.
Enable students to interact in situations and routine tasks requiring exchange of information on familiar matters and activities.
Extended knowledge of the basic grammar of Hindi and the ability to apply this knowledge in their own oral and written language.
Ability to apply this knowledge practically in simple translations between English and Hindi.
Equip students with a greater understanding of the culture, society and daily life in India / South Asia and be aware of cultural norms, social etiquettes, cuisine, traditions, and ways of living in the region.
| Skill | CEFR Level |
|---|---|
| Reading | A2 |
| Writing | A1 / A2 |
| Listening | A2 |
| Speaking | A1 / A2 |
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Tutorials
Three 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 five (5) 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 and 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 all the components of assessment including quizzes, class participation, home assignments, written exam, oral exam, listening test etc.
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
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
Online material published on Brightspace (texts, activities, videos, and grammar tutorials).
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.