Sanskrit (SANSKR)

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Courses

SANSKR 100A Elementary Sanskrit 5 Units

Elements of Sanskrit grammar and practice in reading Sanskrit texts.

SANSKR 100B Elementary Sanskrit 5 Units

Elements of Sanskrit grammar and practice in reading Sanskrit texts.

SANSKR 101A Intermediate Sanskrit: Epic and Puracic Sanskrit 5 Units

Introduces students to the itihasa/puraic traditions and related commentarial style of Sanskrit. An extended passage from Valmiki's Ramayaada, Vyasa's Mahabharata, or one of the Mahapuradas is normally read with commentary, if available. The development of strong reading skills is the focus of the class. Additionally, students are introduced to the use of hard copy and web-based resources. Grammar is reviewed and explained as needed. Students are also introduced to the current scholarship on epic literature. Students are expected to memorize at least one verse per class for recitation. Emphasis is placed on correct prosody and pronunciation. Submission of an annotated translation project, assigned in class, is required.

SANSKR 101B Intermediate Sanskrit: Sastraic (Scientific) Sanskrit 5 Units

Introduces students to Sanskrit sastra and related commentary. Reading selections are generally taken from either the grammatical (vyakaraada), literary critical )alakarasatra) or the philosophical (darsana) tradition, including such works as Mahabhaya, Tarkasagraha, Kavyadarsa, etc. Reading skills and familiarity with resources - hard copy and web-based - as well as current trends and scholarship in the relevant areas are emphasized. Grammar is reviewed and explained as needed. Students are expected to memorize at least one verse per class. Emphasis is placed on correct prosody and pronunciation. Submission of an annotated translation or similar project, assigned in class, is required.

SANSKR 101C Intermediate Sanskrit: Sahitya (Literary Sanskrit) 5 Units

Introduces students to classical literary Sanskrit (sahitya) and commentary, where available. An extended passage of a kavya and/or an entire plat (naaka) is read, Works of Kalidasa, Bhasa, and the like are normally read. Developing strong reading skills is the focus of the class. Students develop skills to use hard copy and web-based resources. Grammar is reviewed and explained as needed. Students are also introduced to current scholarship and trends in literary analysis. Students are expected to memorize at least one verse per class. Emphasis is placed on correct prosody and pronunciation. Submission of an annotated translation project, assigned in class, is required. Course content changes every semester and may be repeated for credit.

SANSKR 200A Sanskrit Literature 4 Units

Advanced readings in Sanskrit literature, including Sanskrit ornate poetry with emphasis on the canons of poetic analysis of the Indian aesthetic tradition.

SANSKR 200B Sanskrit Literature 4 Units

Advanced readings in Sanskrit literature, including Sanskrit ornate poetry with emphasis on the canons of poetic analysis of the Indian aesthetic tradition.

SANSKR 203 Vedic Sanskrit 4 Units

Readings from the and other Vedic texts, including and . Knowledge of German and/or French is recommended.

SANSKR 206 Middle Indic 4 Units

Introduction to Middle Indic. An intensive study of texts in one or more of the Prakrit dialects, Pali, or Apabhramsa.

SANSKR 207 Sanskrit Philosophical Texts 4 Units

Reading of a Sanskrit philosophical, logical, or grammatical text, with attention to philosophical, logical, or grammatical features. Text to be chosen in consultation with students.

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