How about more Hindi courses, say Indians in Australia

[Francis Hult]

The Times of India

 

How about more Hindi courses, say Indians in Australia

 

With 70,000 Hindi speakers in Australia, Indians in the country are demanding that the language and its literature be given the recognition it deserves in educational institutions. 

The number of Hindi speakers has doubled since 1996. But while the demand for it is growing at the Class 12 level, some universities are cutting down courses, citing lack of interest and funding cuts. 

An increasing number of Indian origin students in Australia are choosing Hindi as a subject for the High School Certificate (HSC) or Class 12 exam to improve their overall percentage and seize the opportunities offered by India's economic growth.

 

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/How_about_more_Hindi_courses_say_Indians_in_Australia/articleshow/3509547.cms

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