BA in Hindi Language in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Hindi stands as India's predominant language. With approximately 500 million speakers using it either as their native tongue or secondary language, it ranks among the globe's most spoken languages. At ANU, Hindi instruction focuses on both practical communication skills and exploring the language's cultural treasures, from literary works to Bollywood cinema. As relations between India and Australia continue to strengthen, Hindi proficiency enables deeper engagement with these developing connections across business, culture, and society. Pursuing Hindi as a major extends learning beyond campus walls through interactions with Hindi-speaking communities locally, within the global Indian diaspora, and in India proper. The program encourages students to enhance their studies through intensive summer language courses in India.

Learning Outcomes
Develop awareness of how Hindi speakers' cultural background influences communication and how language and culture intertwine in Hindi discourse.

Compose written Hindi with complete grammatical accuracy, recognizing how various genres employ distinct vocabulary registers from multiple sources.
Interpret Hindi media content including radio, television, and films, then articulate and exchange perspectives about these materials in spoken discussions.

AREAS OF INTEREST
Asian Languages, Asian Studies, Asia Pacific Studies, Language Studies