Undergraduate Course: Hinduism 3A (ASST10097)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Asian Studies |
Other subject area |
South Asian Studies |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Mythology in the Sanskrit epics and Puranas. (A different theme will be singled out for special treatment each year.) |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| 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. |
Assessment Information
| Essay of ca. 3,000 words. Essay 40% plus degree exam, 60% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Bisschop
Tel: (0131 6)50 4174
Email: Peter.Bisschop@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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