Spring 2027

First Semester Asian Language

First Semester Asian Language develops elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through communicative approaches for familiar topics.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · Muhammad Asif

For a 4-credit course, Professor Asif assigned very little homework. Although the syllabus listed required textbooks, he provided everything students needed for the class.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, occasionally supported by memorized language.

  • Provide basic information about themselves and familiar topics using practiced phrases and simple sentences in the target language.

  • Write short messages and notes on everyday topics in the target language.

  • Identify words, phrases, and simple sentences related to daily life.

  • Recognize familiar words, phrases, and sentences in short and simple texts in the target language.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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Professors

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MUHAMMAD ASIF is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Muhammad Asif

Past students described Professor Asif as kind and engaging, making the study of Hindi-Urdu enjoyable. One reviewer called him one of their best professors and highly recommended the class.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.67 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Muhammad Asif

For a 4-credit course, Professor Asif assigned very little homework. Although the syllabus listed required textbooks, he provided everything students needed for the class.

Past student reviews · Muhammad Asif

One student noted that Professor Asif gave good grades to everyone and cared about how people did in the class. The reviewer also mentioned he was willing to help if asked.

Topics

  • Words, phrases, and simple sentences related to daily life
  • Basic personal information and familiar topics

Skills

  • Elementary listening, speaking, reading, and writing using communicative approaches
  • Exchanging information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences
  • Writing short messages and notes on everyday topics
  • Recognizing familiar words, phrases, and sentences in short and simple texts

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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