= This is the description of 2013-2014 =
Depending on the students attending the course will be taught either in English or Dutch.
Admission requirements
Tibetan 1-4 or equivalent knowledge of classical Tibetan
Description
Introduction to and practical reading exercises of capita selecta of various genres in classical Tibetan literature.
Course objectives
Advanced skill in translating texts of various genres in classical Tibetan.
Timetable
See website
Mode of instruction
- Seminar
Attendance is compulsory. If you are not able to attend a lecture or tutorial, please inform the tutor of the course.
Course Load
Total course load (10 EC): 280 hours:
attending lectures (ca. 50 hours)
preparation for the lectures (ca. 100 hours)
writing paper and preparation for exams (ca. 130 hours).
Assessment method
Mid term written exam (20%)
Final written exam (50%)
Final paper (30%)
re-sit 70% (over midterm and final exam)
Blackboard
No
Reading list
Materials will be distributed by the instructor at the beginning of the course.
Registration
Students are requested to register through uSis&, the registration system of Leiden University for this course. General information about uSis is available in English and “Dutch:“http://hum.leidenuniv.nl/studenten/administratie/.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Registration Contractonderwijs
Remarks
For more information contact, Dr. P.C. Verhagen