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142128 UE Origin, characteristics and purpose of Buddhist ornate poetry: reading of selected examples (2023S)

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max. 24 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

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  • Dienstag 18.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 25.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 02.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 09.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 16.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 23.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 06.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 13.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 20.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
  • Dienstag 27.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18

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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course focuses on selected topics of Buddhist ornate poetry. Ornate poetry is a product of an extremely refined aesthetic environment with high standards of taste and the aim of generating a variety of emotions. At first glance, this kind of literature fits very well with a courtly environment and that of the rich and cultured city dweller, but it seems difficult to reconcile it with the dispassionate attitude of the Buddhist teaching. Nevertheless, Buddhist poets have contributed masterpieces to this genre of literature. Relevant examples will be presented in text and translation, and the course will address questions about their history, purpose and transmission.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Continuous assessment: the texts to be prepared and revised from week to week,
1 final written paper (essay or translation)
Deadline for submission of the paper: 25 June 2023

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Active participation in class 50%,
1 final written paper (essay or translation) 50%.
Minimum scope of the paper
- essay: 8 norm pages: 1 norm page = 1800 characters including spaces
- translation: 20 verses

Prüfungsstoff

Essay on one of the poets or works
or translation from one of the works introduced in the class.

Literatur

Brill's Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Vol. 1: Literature and Languages, ed. Jonathan A. Silk, Oskar von Hinüber, Vincent Eltschinger, Leiden, etc.: Brill 2015; here the relevant sections in the chapter "Belles Lettres" (pp. 487-523 and 532-539) and in the chapter "Dramatic Works" (pp. 575-590).

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MATB2 (UE b)

Letzte Änderung: Fr 26.05.2023 12:47