Hindi is the second most spoken language in the world following the Chinese. Geographically, people who speak Hindi are scattered all over the world including in the United States.
There are many reasons why it’s gaining popularity. These events show some evidences.
1. Edison schools get funds to add Hindi classes
The township school district has received a federal grant that will help introduce a Hindi language course in the curriculum in September 2008.
The first-year grant is $197,500 for 2007-08 to develop the curriculum. Additional grant money will be available to implement the program.
The curriculum will be modeled after courses taught in Texas schools. The Texas Hindi program, which begins in ninth grade, has been taught for the past few years.
The plan for Edison is to introduce and adapt Hindi for grades nine through 12.
Approximately 45 percent of the students in Edison are Asian. The Asian-Indian community was eager to start the less commonly taught subject.
2. Cameron University to offer Hindi class
Cameron will offer Hindi language courses for the first time in the fall, taught by a Fulbright...