Hindi-Urdu

Feb 23, 2024

A Mesmerizing Night of Hindi-Urdu/Asian Culture at NC State

Students of Nilakshi Phukan's language and culture classes put on a mesmerizing showcase of Hindi-Urdu/Asian culture.

May 2, 2018

An Afternoon of Achievements, Foreign Languages and Literatures Students Receive Awards

On April 25th, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures joined faculty, staff, relatives, and friends in recognizing its top students for their excellence and academic prowess.

May 3, 2017

Ceremony Recognizes Best Graduating Seniors

Foreign Languages and Literatures Department Head Dr. Ruth Gross and Assistant Department Head Dr. Dudley Marchi welcomed faculty, students, families, and friends to the 2017 Outstanding Graduating Seniors Award Ceremony celebrated last Wednesday April 26 from 3:30 to 5pm at Caldwell Lounge.

Oct 26, 2018

Asian Language Concentration at Packapalooza

The Asian Language concentration participated at Packapalooza this year. Our table was located at the end of CHASS booth, next to the trapeze station and was equipped with wonderfully committed student who were involved in activities provided. Some were dressed in beautiful Indian outfits others engaged in calligraphy station and language games.

Apr 29, 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2019 Award Recipients. These students represent the best of Foreign Languages and Literatures. ARABICOutstanding Student in Beginning ArabicPatrick GirardTerry Johnson Outstanding Student in Intermediate ArabicCorena Owens Outstanding Student in Advanced ArabicSamuel McRee Outstanding Graduation Senior ArabicBryan DiverTiba Hikmat CHINESE STUDIESOutstanding Achievement in First Year ChineseJonah DixonMoriah MillerYosuke MizutaniEmily OstermannEmily TsanJohn Watson Outstanding…

Dec 3, 2018

Hindi-Urdu Cultural Night is back!

The Hindi-Urdu program at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is having its annual “Hindi–Urdu Cultural Night” on Friday, December 7 at Titmus theater, Thompson Hall. Students will show their Hindi–Urdu language talent, proficiency skills along with cultural knowledge through various presentations, drama and dance performances. NCSU South Asian student organizations along with community representatives are also invited to present their teams/organizations…

Apr 24, 2017

In the Spotlight: Hindi-Urdu Professor Nilakshi Phukan

Growing up in a rural Indian village, Foreign Languages and Literatures Hindi-Urdu professor, Nilakshi Phukan, faced the common obstacle of being viewed as a second class citizen because of her gender. Around the age of nine, her father moved her family of eight to a nearby small town in hope of better opportunities. A social norm at the time, it was her father that set goals for what his six children were to become. Hence, he determined she was to receive her Ph.D. in Hindi. She jokes about the fact she probably didn’t know what a Ph.D. was at the time, but nevertheless, she was driven to fulfill her dad’s dream.