Overview
Intensive Sanskrit, reading both scriptures and commentaries from classical Sanskrit literature. Particular attention is paid to grammatical and stylistic features and to the manner in which ideas are presented.
About this paper
| Paper title | Sanskrit for Postgraduates |
|---|---|
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2023 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,162.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA(Coursework)
- Contact
Dr Elizabeth Guthrie-Higbee: elizabeth.guthrie-higbee@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Dr Elizabeth Guthrie-Higbee: elizabeth.guthrie-higbee@otago.ac.nz
- Textbooks
Contact teaching staff
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to
- Demonstrate understanding of a wide range of Sanskrit grammatical forms, and of Sanskrit syntax;
- Demonstrate knowledge of essential Sanskrit vocabulary;
- Read Sanskrit in both Roman and Devanagari script and;
- Attempt the translation of unseen Sanskrit texts;
- Translate prepared Sanskrit texts;
- Demonstrate an understanding of Sanskrit philology and its application in the study of Indian religions;
- Provide a piece of sustained translation and study of Sanskrit text.
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Overview
Intensive Sanskrit, reading both scriptures and commentaries from classical Sanskrit literature. Particular attention is paid to grammatical and stylistic features and to the manner in which ideas are presented.
About this paper
| Paper title | Sanskrit for Postgraduates |
|---|---|
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
Full Year (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,223.25 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA(Coursework)
- Contact
Dr Elizabeth Guthrie-Higbee: elizabeth.guthrie-higbee@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Dr Elizabeth Guthrie-Higbee: elizabeth.guthrie-higbee@otago.ac.nz
- Textbooks
Contact teaching staff
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of a wide range of Sanskrit grammatical forms, and of Sanskrit syntax;
- Demonstrate knowledge of essential Sanskrit vocabulary;
- Read Sanskrit in both Roman and Devanagari script and;
- Attempt the translation of unseen Sanskrit texts;
- Translate prepared Sanskrit texts;
- Demonstrate an understanding of Sanskrit philology and its application in the study of Indian religions;
- Provide a piece of sustained translation and study of Sanskrit text.