Curriculum: Overview

The Hindi-Urdu Flagship program offers Hindi-Urdu language learners a four-year honors-level program. The curriculum is designed to help students develop superior-level language skills while pursing degrees in the major of their choice. Click on a heading below to find out more about the structure of HUF's academic program:

• An Innovative Approach
  HUF departs from traditional Hindi Urdu teaching in a number of key areas, including: concurrent Hindi AND Urdu instruction, a focus beyond the traditional 'Language and Literature' context, an overseas immersion component, use of authentic innovative HUF-produced media, and a high number of weekly contact hours.
• Four Year Map
  An overview of the sequence of HUF courses required to receive certification as a Flagship student.
• Course Descriptions
  Sample course descriptions from recent and upcoming HUF courses.
• Year in India
  A crucial part of HUF's mission to graduate students with advanced proficiency, the overseas component in India features intensive language study, courses in individual students' majors (or UT electives), and internships related to students' professional interests.
• South Asian Studies at UT
  A look at the broader context of South Asia scholarship at UT.
  • Department of Asian Studies: HUF's administrative home
  • South Asia Institute: UT's National Resource Center for South Asia
  • College of Liberal Arts: UT's largest and oldest college, home to HUF, DAS, and SAI
  • Perry-Castañeda Library: holds one of the largest South Asia collections in the country
  • Harry Ransom Center: world renowned humanities archive and museum located across the courtyard from the Flagship office
• Self-Study
  Some suggestions for those needing further language preparation before applying to the Flagship.