One of the best aspects of this course was how the conversation class helped students learn and understand the language. Students also appreciated the instructors’ enthusiasm. Some students felt that the daily homework assignments were a bit tedious. Suggestions included giving students the option to check their grades/progress online and al owing students more time to prepare for quizzes. Prospective students should practice as often as possible, keep up with the work, and ask the instructors for help as needed.

During this course, students not only learned the Hindi language, but also learned about Indian history and culture. The class size is small and the professor was helpful to her students. Often times, students felt lost and confused about what was expected on assignments, and wanted the class to meet more so they could keep up with what they were learning. Suggestions for improvement included more grammar review and a glossary for vocabulary words. Prospective students should know that this course focuses more on reading and comprehension than writing. 54

The best aspect of this class was that Professor Saini was approachable and always willing to work with students. Students appreciated the mix of grammar lessons with more interesting cultural topics that effectively facilitated learning and speaking Hindi. Some students felt that the class was too fast paced, and that there was not enough time between classes to complete homework assignments on occasion. A way to improve this class would have been to spend more time on spoken Hindi. Prospective students should know that this class is a challenging and rewarding. 51