Language Classes

The language curriculum is modeled on the ACTFL guidelines

Culture Classes

  • CKG - Culture Level KG An Overview of Indian Culture

    • Overview of Hindu Gods, Indian Geography, People, Festivals, Rituals, Languages, Sports

  • C1 - Culture Level 1 - Fun & Games with Indian Culture

    • India on the World Map, Countries & Water Bodies Surrounding India
    • Languages Spoken, Foods and Clothing from different regions
    • Ram-Sita- Laxman, Hanuman, Shiva-Parvati, Krishna, Ganesh, Diwali, Holi, Indian Customs, Ramayana Introduced

  • C2 - Culture Level 2 - A Journey through India with Music, Dance & Stories

    • States of India and their Capitals
    • Famous Dance Forms, Musical Instruments & Musicians
    • Brahma-Vishnu- Mahesh, Forms of Durga, Janmashtmi & Shivratri, Puja & Prayers, Ramayan with side stories & morals

  • C3 - Culture Level 3 - India, A land of Diversity

    • Rivers & Mountains, Branches of Government, India Under British Rule & Struggle for Independence (1750 AD - 1947 AD)
    • Indian Sports & Games, Famous Sportsmen, Indian Movie Industry
    • Das Avatars, Sankranti, Lori, Baisakhi, Significance of Symbols & Rituals. Ramayan concluded, Mahabharat Introduced.

  • C4 - Culture Level 4 - A Political, Technological and Religious View of India

    • Famous Political Leaders, The Muslim Dominance (1000 AD - 1750 AD)
    • Famous Indian Personalities, India's contributions in Math, Science, Astronomy & Technology
    • Symbolism behind many Gods. Symbolism of Havan, Mahabharat story in detail

  • C5 - Culture Level 5 - A Geographic, Literary and Philosophical View of India

    • Religious Landmarks of India, The Indian Constitution, The Golden Period (322 BC - 1000 AD: Mauryas, Guptas)
    • Famous Literature & Poetry, Indian Textile, Jewelry & Fashion, Indian Fine Arts
    • Symbolism of Durga and her forms, Symbolism of OM, Mahabharat with side stories, Hindu values of Respect,
    • Righteousness.

  • C6 - Culture Level 6 - A Deep Dive into Indian Industry, Technology & Philosophy

    • Produce of India, Election Process Overview, Ancient India (3000 BC - 100BC: Indus Valley, Vedic Era, Rise of Buddhism & Jainism)
    • Deep Dive: India's Contribution in Math, Science, Astronomy & Technology
    • Mahabharat concluded, philosophy of Gita Introduced, Hindu values & Examples of Gandhi

  • C7 - Culture Level 7 - Hinduism and it's Social Implications

    • Overview of Hindu Scriptures, Myth of the Aryan Invasion Theory, Hinduism and Symbolism
    • Science & Reasoning Behind Rituals and Superstitions, Deep Dive into the Caste System
    • Stages or Ashrams of Life, Social Evils of Hindu Society, The Spiritual Revolution (Vivekananda etc.)

  • C8 - Culture Level 8 - Hinduism In Pursuit of Happiness

    • Difference between Science, Religion and Spirituality
    • The Pyramid of Human Personality The Body, Mind & Senses
    • Finer points of differentiation between the mind and intellect, Orchestrating Your Attitude

  • C9 - Culture Level 9 - Bhagwat Gita and its Relevance to Modern Times

    • Setting and Symbolism of Bhagvad Gita, Overview of chapters 1-4 of the Bhagvad Gita
    • What are senses, desires and thoughts? Renouncing fruits of action
    • nComparative analysis between Gita and contemporary works of literature, art and entertainment

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