Survey of the First Indian Language – Survey of Sanskrit S2 3600-7-IN1-WIJIS2
This two-year course aims at presentation of the total basic structure of Sanskrit language grammar in the modern linguistics terms with reference to the rudiments of Indian grammatical tradition and on the material of Sanskrit literature examples. The topics are introduced gradually according to their difficulty and frequency of usage, with attention to the morphological relationship of the discussed language elements. In the presentation of grammatical categories Polish and Latin terminology is applied, so its knowledge is a prerequisite. The declension and conjugation systems and indeclinables are discussed in morphological terms with syntactical references. The form of script used is devanagari, the features and principles of which are introduced at the beginning of the course.
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Type of course
Mode
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Learning outcomes
K_W04
has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects
K_W12
has extensive knowledge of Sanskrit, its structure, history and script.
K_W13
is aware of the complex nature of Sanskrit, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of South Asia
K_W14
is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world
K_U12
has a good command of the Sanskriti language at the intermediary level.
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
Assessment criteria
Written test.
Bibliography
A. Aklujkar, Sanskrit. An Easy Introduction to an Enchanting Language. University of British Columbia 1992.
T. Burrow, The Sanskrit Language, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, Delhi 2001;
M. M. Deshpande, Samskrtasubodhini. A Sanskrit Primer. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2001.
A. Gawroński: Podręcznik sanskrytu, Dialog, Warszawa 2004;
M. R. Kale, A Higher Sanskrit Grammar, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi 1995;
W. H. Maurer, The Sanskrit Language. An Introductory Grammar and Reader. Revised edition. Routledge, New York 2009.
M. Mejor: Sanskryt, Dialog, Warszawa 2004;
A.M. Ruppel, The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit, Cambridge University Press 2017;
W.D. Whitney, Sanskrit Grammar, Harvard University Press, Cambridge 1964.
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