Dr. Amrit Gahunia

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Biography

Amrit K. Gahunia is a dedicated lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has taught Punjabi and Hindi courses in the South Asia Studies department since 1986. She holds an M.Phil in Hindi from Punjab University, Chandigarh, India, and has a keen interest in developing educational resources for Punjabi language learners. Gahunia has created instructional material tailored for beginning to intermediate level students and has served as a lead instructor for the Hindi STARTALK program. In addition to her teaching commitments, she has worked as a translator and reviewer for various language organizations and actively participates in cultural organizations, serving as an advisor to the Penn Sikh Organization. Her academic interests include the role of women in South Asian literature and the promotion of Punjabi language education.

Research Interests

Courses

PUNJ 0100/5100 Elementary Punjabi PUNJ 0200/5200 Elementary Punjabi II PUNJ 0300/5300 Intermediate Punjabi PUNJ 0400/5400 Intermediate Punjabi II PUNJ 1500/5500 Advanced Punjabi

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
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  • Essays
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