Spring 2024 Middle East UN1615 section 001

URDU FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II

URDU FOR HERITAGE SPEAKER

Call Number 12244
Day & Time
Location
MTWR 2:40pm-3:45pm
C01 Knox Hall
Points 5
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required Instructor
Instructor Aftab Ahmad
Type LANGUAGE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Prerequisite: one semester of prior coursework in Urdu for Heritage Speakers I (UN1615) in the Fall semester, or the instructor’s permission. This is an accelerated course for students of South Asian origin who already possess a knowledge of basic vocabulary and limited speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Urdu. For instance, they should be able to converse, comprehend, read and write on familiar topics in Urdu such as: self, family, likes, dislikes and immediate surroundings. This course will focus on developing knowledge of the basic grammar of Urdu and vocabulary enrichment by exposing students to a variety of cultural and social topics related to aspects of daily life; and formal and informal registers. Students will be able to read and discuss simple Urdu texts and write about a variety of everyday topics by the end of the semester. No P/D/F or R credit is allowed for this class. 

Web Site Vergil
Department Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies
Enrollment 12 students (20 max) as of 5:05PM Sunday, December 8, 2024
Subject Middle East
Number UN1615
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Fee $10 Hindi Materials Fe
Fee $15 Language Resource
Section key 20241MDES1615W001