Survey of the II Indian Language (Hindi) 3600-7-IN1-WIIJIH(L)
This is a four-semester course designed to introduce students to the basic knowledge of a first Indian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) and to the principles of its descriptive grammar. The course also aims to develop linguistic awareness of the selected Indian language through the analysis of grammatical structures. It covers the writing system, phonetics and phonology, as well as the morphology and syntax of the selected Indian language. Elements of word formation are also discussed. For Bengali, Hindi, and Tamil, the lectures focus on the standard modern language; for Sanskrit, the focus is on Classical Sanskrit.
The course is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme – ZIP 2.0”, which is co-financed by the European Social Fund – the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00).
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge – the graduate knows and understands:
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the structure, history, and script of two selected Indian languages (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), as well as their significance in the context of the culture and history of the South Asian region, at an advanced level
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the structure, history, and script of two selected Indian languages (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), as well as their significance in the context of the culture and history of the South Asian region, at an advanced level
Skills – the graduate is able to:
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translate literary/non-literary texts from two selected Indian languages (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) into Polish
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use, at an advanced level, the writing systems (applying the rules of standard orthography) of two selected Indian languages (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), as well as tools for their study and analysis (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, language corpora, databases, etc.)
Social competencies – the graduate is ready to:
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support the accessibility and promotion of the cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
Assessment criteria
attendance control
continuous preparation for the class and active participation during classes
written exam
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Literature and materials selected by the teacher depending on the language group (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
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