2019 PROGRAM - NEW JERSEY

Sangam - Franklin STARTALK Hindi Language and Culture Program 2019

Overarching Theme: 'Storytelling'

Post Program Activities (online/onsite) :

Hindi Diwas Event : Sept 29th, 2019

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PROGRAM REPORTS

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HSF STARTALK Reunion : November 10, 2019

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Republic Day event : January 26, 2020

Monthly online follow up lessons from September 2019 to March 2020

Introduction

Sangam-Franklin STARTALK HINDI 2019, a 3 week, 105 instructional hours immersion program, taught speaking, reading and writing Hindi to a diverse group of 48 heritage and non-heritage group of Middle and High School students at Franklin High School, Somerset, NJ from July 22nd to August 8th, 2019. Under the theme of 'Storytelling', students explored and investigated lives and accomplishments of common people in India, who were also presented as role models. Students worked collaboratively, using visuals and texts, to retell the stories and create their versions. Various forms of traditional storytelling, such as, puppetry and street performances, were used for rich learning experiences. The stories, such as, 'The Forest Man' and 'The Mountain Man', promoted universal values and character building traits, and allowed students think, pair and share information, ideas and insights in groups on local and global issues. Learners demonstrated their learning by creating skits, short videos and responding through exit cards. Students, grades six and up, took part in pre and post program AAPPL tests that reflected their proficiency gains. Students were taken to a day long field trip to a local nature park and a community center where they interacted with native speakers in Hindi. On the final day students showcased their learning to parents and invited guests at the school auditorium. 



 

Details about the Sangam - Franklin STARTALK HINDI PROGRAM 2019

Sangam - Franklin STARTALK Hindi Program 2019 is a federally funded program. There is no Tuition Fee. Free classroom materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily; Field trip day: July 6, 2019 to experience community oriented real life activities; Technologically supported classroom sessions; Art and cultural activities including Indian cuisine, and thematically organized cultural activities; Morning Yoga; Valedictory event, Completion Certificates distribution and students performances to demonstrate their language and cultural skills.

Pre and Post Program Activities

STARTALK requires for all students to attend learning sessions (online and on-site) during pre and post program period, especially writing practice. Enrollment to program is subject to fulfilling the following requirements by all applicants:

1. Parents' consent letter permitting to participate in all activities, including photos and videos recorded for educational and promotional purposes. A template for the consent form will be provided.

2. Willingness to participate in all pre and post program activities - including responding to monthly online follow up lessons from September 2019 to March 2020; Post-Program- Hindi Diwas Event: Sept 29; Reunion and Diwali: November 10, 2019; Republic Day event: January 26, 2020.

For online Hindi learning, please visit: https://21stcenturyhindi.com/hindi-online-program

Storytelling Novice and intermediate students will present their story at a 'Story Festival' on the final day of the program.

The program is completely free:

A $100 donation to Hindi Sangam Foundation is voluntary and appreciated. Please make your check payable to Hindi Sangam Foundation and mail to: Hindi Sangam Foundation, 4 Melville Road, Edison, NJ 08817.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:
Ashok Ojha, Program Director, Sangam - Franklin STARTALK Hindi Program 2019
Email: aojha2008@gmail.com or Ph. 732-318-9891