Undergraduate Course: Indian Civilisation 1 (ASST08010)
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 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Asian Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/sanskrit/ |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An outline of the development of Hindu culture from its origins in the Vedic age down to the end of the 18th century. The political and social history will be studied with the context of religion, literature and art. (This course is provided by Sanskrit.) |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| 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
| Familiarity with the broad outline of Indian history and culture from its origins to the eve of colonial rule. |
Assessment Information
| 4 essays (1000--1500 words); 2 two-hour class exams. Class work 40%; degree exam 60%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | 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 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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