Undergraduate Course: Sanskrit Special Subject (ASST10104)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | Students 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Pass in Sanskrit 3 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:
- form a specialised and critical understanding of an aspect of ancient Indian history, philosophy, literature, religion etc.
- analyse and evaluate a range of Sanskrit primary sources relating to a topic of their choice and provide a critical assessment of scholarly discussion.
- develop skills in critically evaluating an aspect of Sanskrit language and literature or pre-modern Indian religion which they can transfer to the study of other religions and areas of cultural history.
- communicate their awareness of an aspect of ancient Indian civilisation as a unique cultural endeavour which at the same time overlaps with other literatures and religions.
- develop skills based on closely focussing on their chosen special subject and attain levels of articulacy and coherence in class discussion appropriate to the level of study.
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Paul Dundas
Tel: (0131 6)50 4175
Email: P.Dundas@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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