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{{short description|Indian linguist, researcher, and author}}
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'''Mohammad Jahangeer Warsi''' is an [[India]]n [[linguistics|linguist]], researcher, and author. He is known for his background and expertise in South Asian Languages and Linguistics. He is a member of the faculty at [[Washington University in St. Louis]], where he serves as a lecturer in the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures.<ref name=FacultyBio>{{cite web|url=http://jinelc.wustl.edu/Mohammad_Warsi |title=Mohammad Warsi | Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures |publisher=Jinelc.wustl.edu |date= |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref> He is a native of [[Darbhanga district]], [[Bihar]], in India.<ref name=toi>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-10/patna/28131327_1_curriculum-unsung-hero-south-asian-languages |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103105549/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-10/patna/28131327_1_curriculum-unsung-hero-south-asian-languages |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-03 |title=Bihari youth to develop course curriculum for US varsities |date=2010-02-10 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref>

== Early life ==

Warsi is an alumnus of [[Aligarh Muslim University]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in [[English language|English]], [[geography]], and [[linguistics]]. In 1993, he completed his [[Masters degree]] in linguistics, where he earned a gold medal, in recognition of achieving the highest marks in the Masters program, out of all candidates at the school that year.<ref name=patnadaily>{{cite web |url=http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/hall-of-fame/6053-dr-m-j-warsi.html |title=Dr. M. J. Warsi |publisher=PatnaDaily.Com |date=2011-03-15 |accessdate=2011-12-31 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102215047/http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/hall-of-fame/6053-dr-m-j-warsi.html |archivedate=2 January 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Following completion of his Masters, Warsi was presented with a full scholarship to continue his education. In 1998, he honored with a [[Doctor of Philosophy|Doctorate of Philosophy]] in [[south Asian linguistics]]. In completing his doctorate, his dissertation focused on the Urdu in electronic and print media.<ref name=berknews>{{cite web|url=http://southasia.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/1234346491Khabar%20Spring%202004%20.pdf |title=Centre for South Asia Studies Newsletter |publisher=southasia.berkeley.edu |year=2004 |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref> "Centre for South Asia Studies Newsletter"

== Professional background ==
Warsi accepted a staff position at Aligarh Muslim University, teaching linguistics for two years. During this time, he also spent a few months at the [[Centre for Development of Advanced Computing]] headquarters in [[Pune]], where he oversaw the development of a machine translation project. Completion of this project included the publication of a computer textbook, which he wrote alongside software developers in Urdu. The textbook was a valuable educational catalyst, furthering knowledge and understanding of computer science among Urdu speakers. In 2002, the book was honored with the West Bengal Urdu Academy Award.<ref name=berknews/>

Following his work in Pune, Warsi immigrated to [[Washington, D.C.]], where he developed Internet-based curriculum for Urdu instruction, for the [[Language Resource Center|National Foreign Language Center]] (NFLC). Upon the completion of the NFLC contract, he accepted a faculty position with the [[University of Michigan]]. An overview of this curriculum included offering an Internet-based course on South Asian film and culture.<ref name=berknews/>

In August 2003, Warsi accepted a position with [[University of California, Berkeley]], teaching Urdu classes through the South and Southeast Asian Studies Department.<ref name=berknews/> In 2006, he was identified as a role model and "unsung hero" by Berkeley undergraduate students, for his contributions in academic and personal matters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/01/18_heroeslist.shtml |title=Heroes among the Berkeley faculty |publisher=Berkeley.edu |date=2006-01-18 |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref>

In 2010, the [[US Department of Education]] awarded Warsi with a $25,000 grant to develop university curriculum presenting South Asian languages, primarily focusing on Hindi and Urdu languages. The grant was funded through the Department's [[International Education and Graduate Program]] and the [[South Asia Language Resource Center]].<ref name=toi/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.studlife.com/news/2010/02/08/warsi-receives-grant-for-south-asian-languages-curriculum/ |title=Hindi-Urdu instructor receives grant for South Asian languages curriculum | Student Life |publisher=Studlife.com |date=2010-02-08 |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref>

== Honors and awards ==
* 2007: Glory of India Award presented by the London-based [[India International Friendship Society]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2007/05/23/nri-scholar-from-bihar-conferred-with-glory-of-india-award-1179895128.html |title=Bihar: NRI scholar conferred 'Glory of India' award |publisher=News.oneindia.in |date=2007-05-23 |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref>
* 2011: [[Hindi-Urdu Literary Award]] at the 22nd Annual International Conference in [[Lucknow]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110312/jsp/bihar/story_13700664.jsp |title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Bihar | Honour for Urdu scholar |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2011-03-12 |accessdate=2011-12-31}}</ref>

== Published works ==
* ''Exercise book and grammatical notes to accompany Urdu, readings in literary Urdu prose'' (Diploma in Computer Application), National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, (2002).
* ''Language and communication: a study on Urdu electronic & print media'', University of California: Creative Books, (2003).
* ''Multilingual Language and Communication'', President of India, (2003).
* ''Essays in South Asian Linguistics''
* ''Linguistic Dynamism in South Asia'', Gyan Publishing House, (2008). {{ISBN|978-81-212-1010-2}}
* ''Evaluation of Media Reach and Effectiveness: A Linguistic Exercise'', Lincom Europa, (2009). {{ISBN|978-3-929075-58-8}}

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