Hindi I
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
First learning objective of this teaching is developing the knowledge related to a general understanding of online publications and online videos (extracts) in Hindi language related to the area of information and current affairs, focusing on lexical, syntactic and grammatical peculiarities that characterize it. Furthermore, this teaching aims to introduce the students to the phases and logics that accompany the realization of this communicative process in heterogeneous contemporary Indian society (indigenous communities, NRIs, PIOs etc.). In addition to the more purely linguistic and, above all, lexical notions, this teaching aims to offer the theoretical tools necessary to identify, analyze and understand the ideological, cultural, social and economic logics and dynamics that guide and govern communication and its process in Hindi, determining its expressive modalities and linguistic choices.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of this teaching, the students should have improved their lexical knowledge by acquiring the terminology that characterizes the language of information communication in its various online forms: written and audiovisual ones. The analysis of a large number of productions will allow them to improve and consolidate their skills, refining the sensitivity necessary to understand and transpose, if necessary, not only the contents, but the socio-cultural basics and extra-linguistic elements increasing the persuasive force of the message expressed. Furthermore, the study of the extra-linguistic component of communication will allow the students to consolidate their knowledge of the socio-cultural dynamics and ideological orientations that permeate the various components of contemporary Indian society as a heterogeneous entity. The students will therefore learn to apply their knowledge of Indian history and culture to the deciphering of messages related to linguistic and cultural mediation, thus developing their critical skills and learning to rework previous knowledge in order to penetrate the complexity of contemporary socio-cultural and linguistic products.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Whether it will be possible to return to in-person lessons will depend on the evolution of the current health emergency.
Online teaching will be delivered through the Teams platform, which is part of the Office 365 suite. The Office 365 package can be downloaded by UNIMI students from the university website free of charge. Teams has online interaction capabilities which will be fully exploited during classes. Students will be requested to fully participate in the suggested activities.
The main course classes will be primarily in lecture form and will be delivered live according to the timetable published on the MED website. Language practice sessions ("esercitazioni") will also be delivered live, at the appointed times. All the updates concerning this course will be provided promptly and, like all the informations concerning lessons, exams, etc., will be published on the course website on the Ariel platform. Students are strongly advised to check the course website regularly so as to be up to date will all information and instructions.
Online teaching will be delivered through the Teams platform, which is part of the Office 365 suite. The Office 365 package can be downloaded by UNIMI students from the university website free of charge. Teams has online interaction capabilities which will be fully exploited during classes. Students will be requested to fully participate in the suggested activities.
The main course classes will be primarily in lecture form and will be delivered live according to the timetable published on the MED website. Language practice sessions ("esercitazioni") will also be delivered live, at the appointed times. All the updates concerning this course will be provided promptly and, like all the informations concerning lessons, exams, etc., will be published on the course website on the Ariel platform. Students are strongly advised to check the course website regularly so as to be up to date will all information and instructions.
Course syllabus
During the lessons some theoretical essays concerning the communication area in Hindi language will be analyzed. Moreover, different kind of news, updates and informations taken from online publications, online videos, TV programmes, etc. will be analysed and examined in depth. Original texts, mainly from internet platforms dedicated to the topics in question, will be analysed. Adequate attention will be given to both the receptive competences, reading, listening, and productive skills or competences, including speaking and writing, of the Hindi language, using various communicative strategies. The teaching will focus both on the contents and on the lexicon adopted, in order to acquire both theoretical, linguistic and lexical tools and to be able to deal with linguistic components as well as socio-cultural implications of the materials taken into consideration.
Program for non-attending students is the same adopted for attending students. Non-attending students who will face difficulties in preparing for the exam program do not hesitate to contact the teacher to request explanations about the contents of the exam program.
Since attendance is considered an integral part of the learning process, which is not intended only for the acquisition of theoretical knowledge of a grammatical nature, but, in equal measure, of expressive and oral skills, it is highly recommended.
Program for non-attending students is the same adopted for attending students. Non-attending students who will face difficulties in preparing for the exam program do not hesitate to contact the teacher to request explanations about the contents of the exam program.
Since attendance is considered an integral part of the learning process, which is not intended only for the acquisition of theoretical knowledge of a grammatical nature, but, in equal measure, of expressive and oral skills, it is highly recommended.
Prerequisites for admission
Students should perfectly master the writing system of the Hindi language and thus be able both to read any kind of Hindi text fluently, regardless of its actual comprehension, and to consult monolingual and bilingual dictionaries without uncertainty. All grammatical topics, syntactic constructions and the lexical repertoire covered by the following textbooks should be known and mastered:
M. Angelillo, Introduction to the Hindi Language, Unicopli, 2020.
N. Sharma, Hindi Tutor. Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook, Hachette, 2018.
R. Snell, Complete Hindi, Teach Yourself, 2010.
This knowledge should find application in both oral and written expression. Overall, students should possess receptive and productive Hindi language skills at least equal to B1/B2 level (Common Framework of Reference for Languages).
M. Angelillo, Introduction to the Hindi Language, Unicopli, 2020.
N. Sharma, Hindi Tutor. Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook, Hachette, 2018.
R. Snell, Complete Hindi, Teach Yourself, 2010.
This knowledge should find application in both oral and written expression. Overall, students should possess receptive and productive Hindi language skills at least equal to B1/B2 level (Common Framework of Reference for Languages).
Teaching methods
The teacher will use: a) frontal lessons; b) thematic insights offered to students (with oral discussions and analyzes in the classroom of the conclusions reached); c) preparation (by students) of written papers; d) telematic supports; e) disciplinary laboratory of exercises. Each class will enable consistent interaction.
Since attendance at lessons is considered an integral part of the learning process, which is not intended only for the acquisition of theoretical knowledge of a grammatical nature, but, equally, for expressive and oral skills, it is highly recommended.
Since attendance at lessons is considered an integral part of the learning process, which is not intended only for the acquisition of theoretical knowledge of a grammatical nature, but, equally, for expressive and oral skills, it is highly recommended.
Teaching Resources
Reference texts:
S. Staurengo, Corso di Traduzione Specialistica di Lingua Hindi. Società, cultura, lingua, Edizioni Unicopli, Milano 2013;
महिपाल सिंह , देवेंद्र मिश्र , विश्व बाज़ार में हिंदी , वाणी प्रकाशन , नयी दिल्ली , ( प्रथम संस्करण ) 2008.
The teacher has a few extra copies of the above-mentioned texts that she can make available to attending students if needed.
Additional texts and teaching materials will be distributed to students in the course of the lectures and made available on the Ariel teaching page.
S. Staurengo, Corso di Traduzione Specialistica di Lingua Hindi. Società, cultura, lingua, Edizioni Unicopli, Milano 2013;
महिपाल सिंह , देवेंद्र मिश्र , विश्व बाज़ार में हिंदी , वाणी प्रकाशन , नयी दिल्ली , ( प्रथम संस्करण ) 2008.
The teacher has a few extra copies of the above-mentioned texts that she can make available to attending students if needed.
Additional texts and teaching materials will be distributed to students in the course of the lectures and made available on the Ariel teaching page.
Assessment methods and Criteria
This exam includes a written test and an oral test. Passing successfully the written test is binding for access to the oral one. The written test involves the writing of a critical article about one of the topics covered. MODERATE use of the dictionary is allowed. Oral test will start from the correction of the written one and will provide a translation from Hindi to Italian. The teacher will then evaluate the oral expression skills of the candidate by asking him/her to answer questions or to talk about a topic known to the student.
The exam is the same for both attending and non-attending students.
The exam is the same for both attending and non-attending students.
L-OR/19 - MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Angelillo Maria Del Carmelo, Staurengo Silvia
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