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Indian Language and Literature

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Literature

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Study Indian languages and literature, bridge Chinese and Indian cultures, and open the door to cross-cultural communication.

Program overview

This major focuses on the major languages of India (such as Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, etc.) and their literature, culture, and history. You will learn grammar, spoken language, and writing of these languages, while reading classic Indian literary works (like the Ramayana and Mahabharata), and gaining insights into Indian religion, philosophy, and society. Core courses include basic language classes, selected literary readings, an introduction to Indian culture, and translation practice. Chinese universities like Peking University and Beijing Foreign Studies University have deep expertise in this field, with many faculty members having studied in India, and they also offer exchange opportunities to India. It's suitable for students interested in Indian culture, who enjoy language learning, and are willing to take on the challenge of different writing systems.

Major prospects

中印两国经贸往来频繁，文化交流也越来越多。虽然印度语言文学不算大众专业，但正因为小众，人才稀缺。你可以往学术研究方向发展，比如做印度文学、中印比较文学的研究；也可以走应用路线，比如翻译、商务沟通。中国很多企业（尤其是IT、制药、电商）在印度有业务，需要懂印度语言和文化的人。另外，一带一路倡议下，南亚区域合作增多，这个专业的价值在上升。如果你对佛教、瑜伽、印度电影感兴趣，这些方向也能结合。

Career prospects

毕业后出路挺多元的。最直接的是做翻译（口译或笔译），中印之间的会议、商务谈判、文化交流活动都需要。可以去外交部、驻华使馆、国际组织，或者进高校当老师（需要继续读博）。企业方面，华为、小米、字节跳动等公司在印度有市场，会招懂印地语的员工做市场调研、客户支持。薪资方面，刚入行翻译月薪大概8000-12000元人民币，有经验后能到2万以上；企业岗位根据行业不同，起薪约1万左右。如果你喜欢自由职业，还可以做自媒体、旅游顾问，带团去印度。

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