Admission requirements
Sanskrit 1 and Sanskrit 2, or equivalent 1st year Sanskrit.
Course description
This course introduces students to different forms and styles of Sanskrit literature. The selected texts are introduced at the first meeting and vary from year to year. We meet two times a week to read two original Sanskrit texts and discuss issues of grammar, syntax, translation and interpretation. The course requires active preparation and participation.
Course objectives
Enhanced understanding of different forms and styles of Sanskrit
Improved reading and translation skills
Increase of the student’s range of Sanskrit vocabulary
Knowledge of aspects of ancient Indian culture through reading authentic texts
Timetable
See website
Mode of instruction
Seminar (2 × 2 hours)
Assessment method
Two written exams: one at the end of the first block (40%) and one at the end of the second block (60%), covering the material read during each block.
Blackboard
No.
Reading list
To be announced at the first meeting.
Registration
Registration via uSis is obligatory.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Registration Studeren à la carte via: www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/onderwijs/alacarte
Registration Contractonderwijs via: http://www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/onderwijs/contractonderwijs/
Contact
Prof.dr. Peter Bisschop