Urdu (URDU)
URDU 1125 - Introduction to Urdu Script (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with NES 1312
This class is an introductory class for beginners. This course will teach students how to listen, speak, read and write Urdu through vocabulary, grammar, oral and written activities, with an emphasis on reading and writing basic Urdu. The course begins by introducing the alphabet and their combinations. In addition to learning the script we will also introduce the basic knowledge and background on Urdu culture. Some knowledge of spoken Hindi-Urdu is necessary to take this course. It may be taken concurrently with HINDI 1102.
Prerequisites: HINDI 1101 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (OCL-IL)
Exploratory Studies:
(SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 URDU 2225 - Intermediate Urdu Reading and Writing I (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with NES 2201
This course is designed to develop competence in Urdu reading and writing for students with a first-year knowledge of Hindi and knowledge of Urdu script. The goal of this course is to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities in Urdu. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to read articles, write short stories and translate Urdu writings. May be taken concurrently with Intermediate Hindi.
Prerequisites: URDU 1125.
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)
Exploratory Studies:
(SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 URDU 2226 - Intermediate Urdu Reading and Writing II (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with NES 2202
This course is designed to develop competence in Urdu reading and writing for students with a first-year knowledge of Hindi and knowledge of Urdu script. The goal of this course is to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities in Urdu. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to read articles, write short stories and translate Urdu writings. This course may be taken concurrently with Intermediate Hindi.
Prerequisites: URDU 2225 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)
Exploratory Studies:
(SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021 URDU 3325 - Literary Reading and Writing in Advanced Urdu (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with NES 3325
Designed for those students who have either taken Intermediate Urdu or are at the same level of competency in reading and writing skills. The goals of this class are to improve Urdu literary reading and writing abilities, primarily through reading various forms of Urdu prose. In addition, students learn about various genres of Urdu poetry and watch video clips and lectures that enhance listening and speaking abilities as well as the understanding and appreciation of Urdu culture.
Prerequisites: intermediate Urdu or same level of written and oral proficiency.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Exploratory Studies:
(SAAREA)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 URDU 4431 - Directed Study (1-4 Credits)
Intended for advanced language study.
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-UG); (SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 URDU 4432 - Directed Study (1-4 Credits)
Intended for advanced language study.
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-UG); (SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 URDU 5509 - Graduate Studies in Urdu (3-4 Credits)
Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
URDU 5510 - Graduate Studies in Urdu (3-4 Credits)
Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022