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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (Schedule G) : Asian Studies

Hinduism 3B (U03833)

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

Tantric cults, rituals and texts

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of the phenomenon of Tantra in Indian religion, of the historical development of Tantric cults and associated ritual practice, of some of the basic textual materials involved, in particular in the field of Saivism, and the ability to write an academic essay on these matters.

Assessment Information

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

Exam times

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

Contact and Further Information

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/

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