Lecturer in Sanskrit and Phonology
Sanskrit Language 2 B
Key information
- Start date
- End date
- Year of study
- Any
- Duration
- Term 2
- Module code
- 155901488
- FHEQ Level
- 5
- Credits
- 15
- Department
- South Asia Section
Module overview
The aims of this module are to introduce students to a variety of original Sanskrit texts. We will read passages from the Epics, poetry, dharmaśāsatras and philosophical texts. The readings are combined with a thorough revision of Sanskrit grammar, to which approximately half of the class hours are dedicated.
Workload
4 hours Lecture per week, for a total of 10 weeks.
Method of assessment
- 50% - End-of-term test
- 20% - Portfolio of tasks, Translation or Essay (2000 words)
- 30% - Mid-term test
- The exact assessment deadline dates are published on the relevant module Moodle/BLE page.
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