Summer Urdu
آ ئیےاردوسیکھیں
Let’s Learn Urdu!
Urdu for High School Students | Summer 2024
In this 2-week workshop, students will learn basic written and spoken Urdu, one of the major languages of the South Asian subcontinent. Classes will include reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises; collaborative projects; and experiential learning through South Asian games and activities. All class meetings will be held online via Zoom video conference.
Intended for current high school students (aged 14-18), Urdu Summer Camp is ideal for both heritage speakers and new learners – no previous Urdu language experience required!
Instructor: Jameel Ahmad, Associate Teaching Professor, Asian Languages & Literature, University of Washington
Schedule: July 8-19, 2024, Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:00pm PT
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration fee: $150 per participant or $200 per family (up to three participating children from the same household)
Application deadline: June 21, 2024
Enrollment is limited to 25 students. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by email.
Supported by the UW South Asia Center.
For more information, please email Prof. Jameel Ahmad at jameel7@uw.edu