About the Department

The Department of Hindi at Vikas College of Arts, Science & Commerce is committed to promoting linguistic proficiency, literary appreciation, and communicative competence among undergraduate students. As part of a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai, the department follows the curriculum and academic framework prescribed by the University.

The Department currently offers Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) in Hindi to students of the First Year undergraduate programmes across streams. These courses are designed to strengthen language skills, enhance comprehension and expression, and cultivate cultural and literary awareness.

Hindi, being one of the most widely spoken languages in India and an important medium of communication, plays a vital role in academic, professional, and social contexts. The Department seeks to equip students with practical language skills alongside a deeper understanding of Hindi literature and culture.

Vision

To empower students with effective Hindi language skills and literary awareness that contribute to their academic growth, professional competence, and cultural sensitivity.

 Mission

• To provide quality instruction in Hindi as part of the Ability Enhancement framework.
• To develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.
• To foster appreciation for Hindi literature and cultural heritage.
• To promote ethical values and social awareness through literary texts.
• To enhance employability skills through functional Hindi communication.

Programme Offered

Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) in Hindi

Level: First Year Undergraduate

Streams Covered: B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., and other undergraduate programmes offered by the College

The course focuses on:

• Functional Hindi and Communication Skills
• Grammar and Usage
• Reading Comprehension
• Creative and Academic Writing
• Appreciation of Select Literary Texts (Poetry, Prose, Short Stories)
• Application of Hindi in day-to-day and professional contexts

Course Outcomes (COs)

Upon successful completion of the AEC in Hindi, students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in written and spoken Hindi.
• Demonstrate improved grammatical accuracy and vocabulary usage.
• Interpret and analyze prescribed literary texts.
• Develop structured academic and creative writing skills.
• Apply Hindi language skills in professional and social settings.

Teaching-Learning Methodology

The Department adopts learner-centered and interactive methods, including:

• Classroom discussions and textual analysis
• Audio-visual aids and ICT-enabled teaching
• Group activities and presentations
• Assignments and project-based learning
• Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Co-Curricular Activities

To encourage language enrichment and cultural engagement, the Department organizes:

• Hindi Diwas celebrations
• Essay writing and elocution competitions
• Poetry recitation and storytelling sessions
• Poster-making and creative writing competitions
• Participation in intercollegiate literary events

Student Development & Skill Enhancement

The course helps students:

• Build confidence in public speaking
• Improve drafting and official communication skills
• Prepare for competitive examinations where Hindi is required
• Develop translation and content writing skills
• Strengthen bilingual and multilingual competence

Celebration of Hindi Bhasha Din