This unit provides an introduction to Sanskrit. It is intended for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language. Emphasis will be given to understanding the basic grammatical structures and the Devanagari script. Pronunciation will be given attention. There will be exercises in translation from Sanskrit to English and English to Sanskrit.

This unit is an extension of work done in SANS1001. By the end of the unit, students will have covered the grammar necessary for reading simple Sanskrit texts.

This unit will complete the more advanced grammatical forms in the first half of the semester and will then be devoted to reading classical Sanskrit literature, especially selections relevant to the study of Indian religion and culture. Readings will be drawn from the Hitopadesha and Mahabharata.

This unit will be devoted to reading classical Sanskrit literature, especially selections relevant to the study of Indian religion and culture. Readings will be drawn from texts such as the Bhagavadgita, Mahabharata and Jatakamala.

Designed for students hoping to specialise in Indian and/or Buddhist studies, this unit focuses on the classical languages of India, with a view to providing students with the ability to read and conduct research into Sanskrit texts in their original language.

Designed for students hoping to specialise in Indian and/or Buddhist Studies, this unit focuses on the classical languages of India, with a view to providing students with the ability to read and conduct research into Sanskrit texts in their original language.

Introduction to the research techniques and methodologies for the study of textual materials in Sanskrit and related languages (Pali, Prakrit and Gandhari) with emphasis on the linguistic and textual features of the literature. Students will apply these methodologies to a detailed study of one or more texts in one or more of these languages.

Further research techniques and methodologies for the study of textual materials in Sanskrit and related languages (Pali, Prakrit and Gandhari) with emphasis on the ideas and historical and social contexts for their production. Students will apply these methodologies to a detailed study of one or more texts in one or more of these languages.

In this unit you begin a substantial, independent research project in Classical Indian Languages. Regular meetings with a supervisor approved by the Indian Sub-Continental Studies Honours Coordinator will guide your progress. You will develop a plan for researching and writing the thesis, submit an ethics application if appropriate, familiarize yourself with disciplinary conventions and standards, engage with relevant literature, theories and methodologies, and submit drafts at agreed times.

In this unit you complete and submit your substantial, independent research project in Classical Indian Languages. Regular meetings with a supervisor will guide your progress. You will continue to submit drafts at agreed times, and develop your expertise in relevant research methods and analytical skills as well as in the subject matter of your specialist topic.