Sanskrit Beginners Course
A one-year course in elementary Sanskrit, at SOAS Language Centre in London.
Duration:
This is a one-year course taught over three 10-week terms
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Fees: The fee for each ten-week term is £295 payable in advance.
Description
The course aims to provide a thorough introduction to Sanskrit which will enable students to read, write and transcribe devanāgarī script. Students will learn essential aspects of Sanskrit grammar (coalescence, word formation, syntax, etc.) in order to understand graded Sanskrit texts. The course is designed to teach Classical Sanskrit and so, from time to time, relevant references will also be made to the linguistic development of the language and to the cultural background of the Sanskrit language and its literature.
The beginners course is equivalent to the first year of the Certificate in Sanskrit, an assessed course that is the culmination of three years of part time study.
Method
The course is taught in English which will assist students in developing their skills in reading, writing and understanding the Sanskrit texts. There will be regular practice in reading and pronunciation of Sanskrit each week. Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow for personal attention to each student.
