Marathi Language Course Michaelmas Term 2024
Marathi theatrical group, Mumbai, 1870.(from the Lee-Warner Collection: 'Bombay Presidency' by an unknown photographer in the 1870s.)
We are excited to announce a new course on elementary Marathi language at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford. This course is designed for beginners with a knowledge of another Indian language and of the Devanagari script, offering a comprehensive introduction to Marathi, one of India’s most vibrant languages. Through interactive lessons, students will explore basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, while also gaining insights into the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Professor Imre Bangha will teach Marathi grammar on Thursdays at 1 PM, and Dr Ashwini Mokashi will conduct practice sessions on Fridays at 1 PM (BMR-3). If you're interested, please reach out to ashwini.mokashi@ames.ox.ac.uk to learn more about this unique opportunity!
