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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.
| Paper title | Sanskrit for Postgraduates |
|---|---|
| Paper code | RELS532 |
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,105.00 |
| 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
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- 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.
