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142139 SE Introduction to the language and literature of the Vedas (2021W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from We 01.09.2021 08:00 to We 29.09.2021 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 36 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
Fr 10:00-11:30, SR 5, ab 8.10.
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course is an introduction to the special features of Vedic language and culture based on commented reading of selected passages of the Vedic corpus. The goal of the course is to acquire the skills necessary to read and understand Vedic texts in their cultural context.
Assessment and permitted materials
The proficiencies necessary for the course are:
- preparation of selected text passages
- active participation during classes
- a seminar paper consisting of the philological discussion of a small Vedic passage
- preparation of selected text passages
- active participation during classes
- a seminar paper consisting of the philological discussion of a small Vedic passage
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The requirements to be fulfilled in the course are:
- attendance
- active participation (25%)
- preparation of text passages (25%)
- seminar paper (50%)
- attendance
- active participation (25%)
- preparation of text passages (25%)
- seminar paper (50%)
Examination topics
The skills acquired during the course should enable independent reading and understanding of Vedic text material.
Reading list
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