2020-2021 / LLOR0056-1

Sanskrit texts

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies10 crédits 

Lecturer

Philippe Swennen

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Reading epic and classic Sanskrit texts and commenting on their grammatical and stylistical features.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Familiarizing with reading and translation of epic and classic sanskrit texts

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Explication of epic and classic Sanskrit texts I

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Preparing the readings. Supervised reading of a Devanágarí Sanskrit text.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

30 h spread out over the second semester. Timetable set with the students. Opening session in September announced on Section notice board. The attendance is obligatory.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Photocopies of Sanskrit texts in Devanágarí.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Written test + oral test, in June.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

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Contacts

Philippe.Swennen@ulg.ac.be