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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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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% |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
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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