Undergraduate Course: Indian Religion and Philosophy 2: (VS1) (ASST08026)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Part-year visiting students only |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Asian Studies |
Other subject area |
South Asian Studies |
Course website |
http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/sanskrit/ |
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Course description |
The Vedas, the Upanisads and the philosophical systems to which they gave rise, and related religious philosophies such as Buddhism. (This course is provided by Sanskrit.) |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Indian Civilisation 1 (ASST08010)
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 0 |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 14:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 14:50 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the historical development of Indian religion and philosophy. |
Assessment Information
2 essays (1000-1500 words); 1 two-hour class exam. Class work 40%; exam 60%. |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
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 4026
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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