Currently under development, this project has created resources that offer authentic materials to examine contemporary social issues in India, touching upon linguistic provisions, cultural diversity and more. The materials are being developed by Dr. Jieun Ryu (Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Arizona), Dr. Poonam Chauhan (Continuing Lecturer in the ME/SA Studies program, University of California Davis), and Srijeet Mukherjee (Hindi Language Consultant, Fulbright FLTA 2017-2018).
The elementary language level has been completed: it includes Devanagari typing instruction, five individual lessons, and an instructor guide. The guide offers detailed lesson plans utilizing the published lessons with a critical inquiry approach for classroom discussions, equipping instructors with the tools to seamlessly integrate them into their classrooms. They are intended to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions around the selected topics, fostering engagement, and nurturing transformative learning experiences for students.
Intermediate language-learning materials are expected in 2025, followed by advanced materials in 2026.
