This course introduces the intermediate level of Hindi listening and reading comprehension skills and spoken and written communication skills. Vocabulary skills are deepened by exploring compound noun formation in words of Sanskrit and Urdu origin in Hindi. Students will learn how Hindi speakers use a range of variant forms alongside standard Hindi in their speech and the ways in which this forms part of how Hindi speakers express identity. The skills needed to read and understand long and complex Hindi sentences are developed through reading a variety of text genres such as film and news magazine articles and a selection of modern Hindi short stories. Cultural contexts covered in the texts include topics such as, the Hindi film industry, caste and community identities, memories of India’s gaining independence, and coming of age in India and the impact of change in India.   

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Speak and write confidently in Hindi, demonstrating knowledge of regional forms and compound noun formations.
2. Read and discuss common themes in a range of text types, such as magazines, newspapers, and literature, using appropriate sentence structures.
3. Communicate with urban and rural Hindi speakers about personal lives and world views.
4. Demonstrate an ability to read, discuss, and analyse current affairs coverage in India.

Required Resources

Hindi Express (5)
Author: Peter Friedlander
Publisher: ANU
Edition: 2018
ISBN:
Availability: Available as a PDF on Wattle
Price:
Notes:

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week #1: Lesson 1	Week Begins: Monday 25th February Online classes: TBA On-campus classes: Tuesday and Thursday Homework 1: due in wattle Sunday 3rd March, 11.55pm
2	Week #2: Lesson 2	Week Begins: Monday 4th March Quiz 1 (Week 2, in class, 20 minutes, first class of week, on lessons 1, 2.5%) Write ten responses to audio-visual and written questions Homework 2: due in wattle Sunday 10th March, 11.55pm
3	Week #3: Lesson 3	Week Begins: Monday 11th March Canberra Day Public Holiday on Monday March 11 No impact on on-campus class or online class Homework 3: due in wattle Sunday 17th March, 11.55pm
4	Week #4: Lesson 4	Week Begins: Monday 18th March Quiz 2 (Week 4, in class, 20 minutes, first class of week, on lessons 1-3, 2.5%) Write ten responses to audio-visual and written questions Homework 4: due in wattle Sunday 24th March, 11.55pm
5	Week #5: Lesson 5	Week Begins: Monday 25th March Homework 5: due in wattle Sunday 31st March, 11.55pm
6	Week #6: Assessment	Week Begins: Monday 1st April Mid-term oral (interview, 15 minutes, first class of week, on lessons 1-5, 10%) Ten questions and responses in relation to the materials studied in the course so far Mid-term written (in class, 90 minutes, second class of week, on lessons 1-5, 15%) Write thirty Hindi sentences about materials studied in the course so far in response to audio-visual and written questions
7	Week #7: Lesson 6	Week Begins: Monday 22nd April Monday 22 Easter Monday, activity replaces online class Thursday 25 ANZAC Day, activity replaces on-campus class Homework 6: due in wattle Sunday 28th April, 11.55pm
8	Week #8: Lesson 7	Week Begins: Monday 29th April Quiz 3 (week 8, in class, 20 minutes, first class of week, on lessons 1-6, 2.5%) Write ten Hindi sentences about materials studied in the course so far in response to audio-visual and written questions Homework 7: due in wattle Sunday 5th May, 11.55pm
9	Week #9: Lesson 8	Week Begins: Monday 6th May Homework 8: due in wattle Sunday 12th May, 11.55pm
10	Week #10: Lesson 9	Week Begins: Monday 13th May Quiz 4 (week 10, in class, 20 minutes, first class of week, on lessons 1-8, 2.5%) Write ten Hindi sentences about materials studied in the course so far in response to audio-visual and written questions Homework 9: due in wattle Sunday 19th May, 11.55pm
11	Week #11: Lesson 10	Week Begins: Monday 20th May Homework 10: due in wattle Sunday 26th May, 11.55pm
12	Week #12: Assessment	Week Begins: Monday 27th May Final oral (interview, 15 minutes, first class of week, on lessons 1-10, 10%) Ten questions and responses in relation to the materials studied in the course so far Final written (in class, 90 minutes, second class of week, on lessons 1-10, 15%) Write thirty Hindi sentences about materials studied in the course so far in response to audio-visual and written questions

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Quizzes	10 %	04/03/2019	21/05/2019	1,2,3
Homeworks	30 %	03/03/2019	28/05/2019	1,2,3,4
Tests	30 %	02/04/2019	04/07/2019	1,2,4
Orals	20 %	04/04/2019	04/07/2019	1,2,3,4
Participation	10 %	25/02/2019	04/07/2019	1,2,3,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Quizzes

Four quizzes (ten sentences each - roughly 100 words each, total 400 words)

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Assessment Task 2

Homeworks

Ten weekly written and oral homeworks (each 120 word equivalent, total 1200 words)

Written and recorded answers to ten audio-visual and text questions

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Note: Students must submit the written portions of the homeworks on the supplied forms which can be downloaded from wattle, written work in other formats is not accepted.

Assessment Task 3

Tests

Two ninety minute written and aural tests as mid-term and final tests held in week 6 and week 12.

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date, but final oral and written marks are not returned before the results are released.

Assessment Task 4

Orals

Two 10 minute oral interviews as mid-term and final tests held in week 6 and week 12.

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Assessment Task 5

Participation

Participation (in spoken and written in-class activities throughout course, 10%)

• Based on class recordings and written activities presented in class
• Mark is based on each week of actual participation in class activities
• Each week of the ten instructional weeks counts for 10% of the total available mark.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Assignments will be returned in Wattle.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students