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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Sanskrit 5 is a rigorous course that focuses on the development of the historical knowledge and advanced language skills required for the critical textual analysis, translation, and interpretation of works belonging to the tradition of Classical Sanskrit literature (kavya). In this course, students will be introduced both to some of the most celebrated works of this tradition as well as to questions of poetic innovation and novelty that influence modern academic studies of kavya. Throughout this course, students are expected to refine their ability to independently analyse and explain complex compositions and to reflect self-critically on their own interpretations and translations through reference to traditional and modern conceptual frameworks alike. The skills developed in this course equip students with the ability to independently engage with kavya alongside Sanskrit texts belonging to adjacent traditions, such as literary commentary, philosophy, and royal inscriptions.
Annotated translation assignment 1 (1800 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Annotated translation assignment 2 (1800 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Take-home translation exam (2000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
This unit is conducted on the 'flipped classroom' model. Students are expected to complete certain set tasks before attending class each week. A total of 10 hours' work per week is expected as follows: - 4 hours, before class, preparing materials for in-class activities - 3 hours attending on-campus or online classes - 3 hours developing and completing assessments and/or engaging with secondary readings with guidance from the teacher The total workload for the course is 130 hours over 12 weeks of class and the examination period. Other Information On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level of Sanskrit. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enroll in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
Tubb and Boose. Scholastic Sanskrit. Whitney, C. R. Sanskrit Grammar. Preliminary Reading Indicative readings will be provided by the teacher via Canvas.