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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Sanskrit 8 is a high-level reading course suited to final-year students. This course introduces students to Vedic Sanskrit, the precursor of Classical Sanskrit, through the investigation of a range of Vedic texts that articulate different developments in the language, thought, and practices of India’s most ancient textual culture. This course provides students with a foundation in Vedic grammar and exposure to the earliest expression of certain key concepts that have been influential throughout the evolution of South Asian literature and society. Students can expect to acquire skill in the employment of specialist reference materials, familiarity with the distinct text-types encompassed within the Veda, and awareness of modern scholarly approaches to the challenges inherent in interpreting the Veda, its language and worldview.
Contribute to class activities, including discussions and forums
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6
Weekly short translation and analysis exercises (10 x 2.5% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Independent translation assignments (2 x 17.5% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Take-home assessment of previously unseen Vedic text
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
This unit is conducted on the 'flipped classroom' model. Students are expected to complete certain set tasks before attending class each week. A total of 10 hours' work per week is expected as follows: - 3 hours attending on-campus or online classes - 2.5 hours prior to class preparing materials for in-class activities - 1 hour completing online learning activities - 3.5 hours developing and completing assessment tasks and projects The total workload for the course is 130 hours over 12 weeks of class and the examination period. Other Information On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level of Sanskrit. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
Lanman, C. A Sanskrit Reader. Macdonell, A. Vedic Reader. Macdonell, A. Vedic Grammar. Whitney, Sanskrit Grammar