Hindi/Urdu (HIN) College of Letters & Science

HIN 001 — Elementary Hindi/Urdu I (5 units)

Starting Winter Quarter 2025, this course is no longer offered.

Course Description: Introduction to Devanagari Script through development of all language skills in a cultural context with emphasis on communicative proficiency.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

HIN 001A — Accelerated Intensive Elementary Hindi (15 units)

Course Description: Special 12-week accelerated, intensive summer session course that combines the work of HIN 001, HIN 002, and HIN 003. Introduction to Devnagari Script through development of all language skills in cultural context with emphasis on communicative proficiency.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 15 hour(s).
  • Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed HIN 001, HIN 002 or HIN 003.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

HIN 002 — Elementary Hindi/Urdu II (5 units)

Starting Spring Quarter 2025, this course is no longer offered.

Course Description: Continuation of HIN 001. Devanagari Script through development of all language skills in a cultural context with emphasis on communicative proficiency.

Prerequisite(s): HIN 001.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

HIN 003 — Elementary Hindi/Urdu III (5 units)

Starting Summer Session 1 2025, this course is no longer offered.

Course Description: Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hindi using the Devanagari script and brief introduction to basic literacy in Urdu using the Nasataliq script.

Prerequisite(s): HIN 002.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

HIN 021 — Intermediate Hindi/Urdu (4 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Intermediate level course for students who have completed Elementary Hindi/Urdu or the equivalent. Students will continue to practice their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Hindi and Urdu.

Prerequisite(s): HIN 003.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Oral Skills (OL); World Cultures (WC).
  • HIN 021 — Intermediate Hindi/Urdu (4 units)
  • Course Description: Integrated continuation of HIN 003 and URD 003 with intermediate skills in reading and writing in the Hindi form in the Devanagari script and the Urdu form in the Nastaʿliq script and conversation in Hindi/Urdu.
  • Prerequisite(s): (HIN 003 or URD 003); or consent of instructor.
  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC).
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2025.

HIN 022 — Intermediate Hindi/Urdu II (4 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Intermediate level course where students will continue to practice their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Hindi and Urdu.

Prerequisite(s): HIN 021.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Oral Skills (OL); World Cultures (WC).
  • HIN 022 — Intermediate Hindi/Urdu (4 units)
  • Course Description: Intermediate skills in reading and composition in the Hindi form in the Devanagari script and the Urdu form in the Nastaʿliq script and discussion of social and cultural issues in Hindi/Urdu.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIN 021 or consent of instructor.
  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC), Social Sciences (SS).
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2025.

HIN 023 — Intermediate Hindi/Urdu III (4 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Intermediate level course where students will continue to practice their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Hindi and Urdu.

Prerequisite(s): HIN 022.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Oral Skills (OL); World Cultures (WC).
  • HIN 023 — Intermediate Hindi/Urdu (4 units)
  • Course Description: Intermediate skills in reading, interpretation, and composition in the Hindi form in the Devanagari script and the Urdu form in the Nastaʿliq script and student presentations in Hindi/Urdu.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIN 022, or consent of instructor.
  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC).
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2025.

HIN 098 — Directed Group Study (1-5 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-5 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HIN 099 — Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5 units)

Course Description: Special study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-5 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HIN 396 — Teaching Assistant Training Practicum (1-4 units)

Course Description: Teaching practicum.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-4 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students.
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated 18 time(s).
  • Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.