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Term Project - Sanskrit Studies

(SAN8101) – At the end of 36 Credit-hours of course work, students will have an adequate introduction to the subjects of study that may be of further interest to them. The term project in Sanskrit research course provides an experience of independent research and study of a subject of interest to the student, with a limited amount of need-based guidance. This course provides an opportunity for students to assimilate what they have learned so far and further develop the skills of interpretation and expression in Sanskrit based Indic knowledge systems.

Prerequisites:  Completion of 36 Credit-Hours of Course work in the MA in Sanskrit / Masters’ Certificate in Sanskrit

$900.00

Course Code: SAN8101

Credit Hours: 3

Course Level: 500

$900.00

(SAN8101) – At the end of 36 Credit-hours of course work, students will have an adequate introduction to the subjects of study that may be of further interest to them. The term project in Sanskrit research course provides an experience of independent research and study of a subject of interest to the student, with a limited amount of need-based guidance. This course provides an opportunity for students to assimilate what they have learned so far and further develop the skills of interpretation and expression in Sanskrit based Indic knowledge systems.

Prerequisites:  Completion of 36 Credit-Hours of Course work in the MA in Sanskrit / Masters’ Certificate in Sanskrit

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Description

Course Content:

This course seeks to provide the learner’s familiarity with research experience in a subject of their interest based on their study thus far. The course involves selection of a text or a portion of a text for independent study along with the allied texts and commentaries.  It requires the student to present their understanding and interpretation of the selected text portions through a seminar paper. It also involves creating a concept map of the various structures to which the text portion aligns.

In this course students will be able to:

  1. Independently read, understand, interpret and present the knowledge assimilated from a selected text or portion of a text.
  2. Apply the methods of comprehension and interpretation of śāstric texts first-hand for deeper assimilation.
  3. Prepare a concept map of the selected text portion and identify the structures used in framing the text portion in relation to a systematic comprehension of the full text.

Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies

Required / Elective: Required

Prerequisites:  Completion of 36 Credit-Hours of Course work in the MA in Sanskrit / Masters’ Certificate in Sanskrit

Faculty / Instructor:  Guided independent work

Quarter Offered:  Winter 2023

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