Undergraduate Course: Hinduism 3B (ASST10098)
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 |
Tantric cults, rituals and texts |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
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 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% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| 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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