Program overview
The Hindi major falls under the category of Foreign Languages and Literatures. It focuses on developing language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation) in Hindi, while also exploring Indian culture, history, and society. Core courses include Basic Hindi, Advanced Hindi, Hindi Conversation, Hindi Audio-Visual-Oral, Hindi Reading and Writing, Hindi Translation Theory and Practice, History of Indian Literature, and Indian Society and Culture. Hindi programs at Chinese universities are typically small in scale but have solid faculty—many instructors have studied or worked in India, providing an authentic language environment. This major is ideal for students who are interested in Indian culture, enjoy language learning, and are willing to take on the challenge of a less commonly taught language. If you aspire to work in China-India exchanges or gain a deeper understanding of South Asia, Hindi is a great starting point.