Hindi Language

Why Study Hindi?

Hindi is a modern Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Nepal) and also in other countries outside Asia (Mauritius, Trinidad, Fiji, Surinam, Guyana, South Africa and other countries). Approximately eight hundred million people speak Hindi, as either a first (480 million) or second language. It is ranked among the second most widely spoken languages of the world. Along with English, it is the official language of India with the second fastest growing economy in Asia. Also, Hindi is the language of Bollywood film industry.

Hindi Language Placement

All students who would like to take Hindi are required to take a language placement survey, regardless of previous exposure to or instruction in Hindi.

Please note that the language placement survey starts the placement process. Our goal is to place students at the level that best matches their skills.

After completing the survey, you will either be given a placement or be required to take a further assessment. Please refer to this link to navigate this process.

Language Placement Exams - College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University.

If you have questions about your placement, contact the Hindi Language Instructor, Bhanu Sisodia.

Questions concerning fulfilling your program’s language requirement can be directed to the Department Chair at lllchair@syr.edu.