Interuniversity FNRS Postgraduate seminar in Indology

Teacher(s)

Vielle Christophe (coordinator);

Language

French

Main themes

This seminar deals with questions of Indian philology (Sanskrit and Dravidian) bearing on palaeography, epigraphy, critical edition, history of texts or the study of native commentaries.

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	A the end of this seminar, the student will be capable of applying specific competences in Indian philology.

Content

This interuniversity FNRS seminar provides a useful complement to the advanced level courses of Sanskrit, dealing with questions of  palaeography, epigraphy, critical edition, history of texts or the study of native commentaries. Among the specialised recurrent themes,  the  questions concerning southern Indian epigraphy and the study of Malayalam writing are worthy of note.

Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Intensive seminar based on primary material (manuscripts, inscriptions), led by one or more invited experts.

Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The final mark takes account of:
- an evaluation of the active participation of the student at the seminar;
- a work involving the application of the new methods.

Other information

Appropriate place and timetable for the seminary are scheduled at the beginning of the Q2 with the coordinator (Prof. Christophe Vielle).
English-friendly course: course taught in French but offering facilities in English.

Online resources

Provided by the coordinator according to the concerned topic.

Bibliography

Fournie par le coordinateur.
Provided by the coordinator.

Faculty or entity

GLOR