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Open doors to new career paths in the age of globalization–and engage with Bollywood culture on a deeper level–by studying Hindi-Urdu language and literature. Hindi is the official language of India, spoken in different regional variations in many northern Indian states, as well as throughout the South Asian diaspora of the Western world. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and commonly spoken in India. You will learn the similarities between Hindi and Urdu, including their shared grammar and vocabulary, even though they are written in two different scripts and have distinct literary canons.
Learning Hindi-Urdu is exciting, challenging and relevant especially as South Asia grows economically and politically. Regardless of your background and chosen major, enhancing your knowledge about South Asia and the South Asian diaspora will provide academic and personal benefits, offering new career paths and a deeper understanding of the language and culture.
