Undergraduate Course: Sanskrit 4 Language 2 (ASST10105)
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 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Asian Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Students will be introduced to the study of advanced Sanskrit texts in the areas of classical South Asian philosophy and religion. The texts will be chosen from a Hindu, Buddhist or Jain background and will involve themes such as karma and the arguments for a creator god. The course will involve both the translation and analysis of the texts selected for study and investigation of the various scholarly issues relating to them. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Sanskrit 3 Language 1 (ASST10089)
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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 |
Pass in Sanskrit 3 Language 1 and 2 or equivalent |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Development of the student's ability to read Sanskrit texts in a variety of genres. |
Assessment Information
80% examination
20% continous assessment |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Mr Paul Dundas
Tel: (0131 6)50 4175
Email: P.Dundas@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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