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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Asian Studies

Undergraduate Course: Sanskrit 4 Language 2 (ASST10105)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryStudents will be introduced to the study of advanced Sanskrit texts in the areas of classical South Asian philosophy and religion. The texts will be chosen from a Hindu, Buddhist or Jain background and will involve themes such as karma and the arguments for a creator god. The course will involve both the translation and analysis of the texts selected for study and investigation of the various scholarly issues relating to them.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Sanskrit 3 Language 1 (ASST10089)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesPass in Sanskrit 3 Language 1 and 2 or equivalent
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. develop their familiarity with Sanskrit language and literature and build upon their previous knowledge of the culture of ancient India.
  2. translate and analyse a range of advanced Sanskrit texts from a variety of periods composed in several genres.
  3. develop skills in acquiring knowledge of a linguistic and literary culture which they will be able to transfer to study of other languages and literatures.
  4. communicate their understanding of the linguistic and textual culture of ancient India.
  5. develop skills based on their independent work and interact with class colleagues in communal study of the Sanskrit language and its literature.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Paul Dundas
Tel: (0131 6)50 4175
Email:
Course secretaryMr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
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