? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LLC-3-AS

Mythology in the Sanskrit epics and Puranas. (A different theme will be singled out for special treatment each year.)

? Pre-requisites : Pass in Indian Religion and Philosophy 2

Home subject area

Asian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Other subject areas

South Asian Studies, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 24/09/2007 14:00 16:30 Room G.09, 7 Buccleuch Place Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 17:00 Central

Knowledge and understanding of epic and Puranic literature, the development of Hindu mythology, its embedding in a historical, religious and cultural context, and the ability to write an academic essay on these matters.

Essay of ca. 3,000 words. Essay 40% plus degree exam, 60%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mr David Horn
Tel : (0131 6)50 4026
Email : david.horn@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Peter Bisschop
Tel : (0131 6)50 4174
Email : Peter.Bisschop@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/