5 credits
15.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2018-2019
Teacher(s)
Vielle Christophe;
Language
French
Prerequisites
LGLOR1671/1671A and/or LGLOR1672/1672A or a course deemed equivalent by the lecturer.
Main themes
In-depth study of the Sanskrit language, and an introduction to literary Prakrits.
Alternating with LGLOR2671, this course deals with the following themes:
1. Specific questions of Sanskrit grammar and/or introduction to a literary Prakrit (15 hours lectures).
'2. Commented reading of literary texts in Sanskrit and/or in Prakrits (15 hours exercises).
Alternating with LGLOR2671, this course deals with the following themes:
1. Specific questions of Sanskrit grammar and/or introduction to a literary Prakrit (15 hours lectures).
'2. Commented reading of literary texts in Sanskrit and/or in Prakrits (15 hours exercises).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | At the end of this course, the student will have acquired a mastery of the grammar of Sanskrit and an aptitude for using the main philological tools which will make him capable to read, translate and contextually understand literary texts of average or advanced difficulty level. In addition, he will have been introduced to some of the other languages of India linked to Sanskrit, viz. literary "Prakrit", in Middle Indo-Aryan or Dravidian. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
The course is an in-depth study of the Sanskrit language and an introduction to literary Prakrits.
The commented readings deal with poetical (kâvya) or technical (câstra) texts in Sanskrit, of average or advanced difficulty level. The literary Prakrits to which the student may be introduced are Middle-Indian (epigraphical or dramatic) or Dravidian (manipravalam).
The commented readings deal with poetical (kâvya) or technical (câstra) texts in Sanskrit, of average or advanced difficulty level. The literary Prakrits to which the student may be introduced are Middle-Indian (epigraphical or dramatic) or Dravidian (manipravalam).
Teaching methods
This course is mid-way between a lecture and a seminar. The translation of the texts is prepared by the students. The philological explanations and the contextual commentaries are given by the teacher, but are also the object of a discussion with the students.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam: reading, translation, grammatical analysis and commentary of extracts from the lectured texts.
Other information
/
Online resources
TThe online working tools related to the course are provided to the students directly or via Moodle.
Bibliography
- L. Renou, Grammaire sanscrite, Paris, 1961².
- V. Sh. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Delhi, 1965².
- O. Böhtlingk, & R. Roth, Sanskrit-Wörterbuch, St-Pétersbourg, 1855-1875.
- M. Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Oxford, 1899².
- V. Sh. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Delhi, 1965².
- O. Böhtlingk, & R. Roth, Sanskrit-Wörterbuch, St-Pétersbourg, 1855-1875.
- M. Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Oxford, 1899².
Faculty or entity
GLOR
