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Language Certificate: Hindi-Urdu

Requirements:

Basics:

The IPLL Language certificate consists of a minimum of 15 credits from 201 or above, of which 9 credits must be upper level (300-400 level). Intermediate- (200-) level language courses may count for both HSL and the Language Certificate when courses are taken for a letter grade.

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all courses counting toward the Certificate. All courses must likewise be taken for a letter grade; CR/NC and Back Credits cannot count toward the Language Certificate.

Proficiency-level and nature of the coursework:

3rd-year-level language proficiency is the minimum standard for receiving the certificate. Thus, the certificate coursework must include a minimum of 3 credits of language study at the 300-level or above. However, substitution of subject-relevant non-language courses in the relevant subject area is allowed for students who already have advanced proficiency in the language (e.g. native/heritage speakers), subject to availability and advisor approval.

Contact:

Sai Bhatawadekar, saib@hawaii.edu

  • HNDI 201-202: Intermediate Hindi I & II (HSL)
  • URDU 205: Reading and Writing in Urdu (HSL)
  • HNDI 301-302: Third-Level Hindi: Culture & Film
  • HNDI 401-402
  • ART 492: Art and Architecture of South Asia
  • ASAN 320I: Asian Nation Studies (I: South Asia)
  • ASAN 442: Globalization and Identity in the Himalayas
  • GEOG 355: Geography of South Asia
  • HIST 301: History of Early India
  • HIST 302: History of Modern India
  • IP 273B: Introduction to Indo-Pacific Language & Culture: Indian
  • IP 303: Bollywood Dance, Music, and Film
  • IP 365: South Asian Literatures in Translation
  • IP 366: South Asian Literatures in Translation
  • PHIL 350: Indian Philosophy
  • PHIL 360: Buddhist Philosophy
  • REL 202: Understanding Indian Religions