MA seminar 3600-7-IN4-SMT(Z)

Reading and interpretation of selected Tamil texts in accordance with the students’ established fields of interest.
Preparation of students for writing a semester paper (selection of the topic, assistance in collecting Tamil source texts and secondary literature, guidance in reading and interpreting Tamil source texts, consultations regarding the structure of the paper, etc.).
Student presentations concerning the progress of their preparation for writing the semester paper, followed by discussions with the active participation of the other seminar participants.

Course coordinators

Karolina Kłoszewska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student should possess proficiency in one Indian language and knowledge of its literature, as well as socio-cultural issues of South Asia, within the scope defined by the curriculum of the Oriental Studies – Indology program for graduates of bachelor’s studies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge – the graduate knows and understands:
K_W01

the place and significance of Oriental Studies within the system of the humanities and its subject-specific and
methodological distinctiveness, including the state of research on issues related to the South Asian region

K_W02

advanced terminology, theory, and methodology of the humanities (literary studies, linguistics, history, or
culture and religion studies) necessary for applying analytical methods, understanding selected aspects of
culture, and interpreting its various expressions

K_W03
the most important literary phenomena, movements, and texts of South Asia, at an advanced level

K_W04
the influence and role of historical processes, religions, and philosophical systems of South Asia in shaping contemporary conditions, at an advanced level

Skills – the graduate is able to:
KU_05
analyse major phenomena/movements in South Asian art

K_U06
apply knowledge of socio-cultural issues of South Asia in typical professional situations, with attention to cultural specificity and the use of intercultural communication strategies

K_U07
use a foreign language at a level of at least B2

K_U08
analyse and interpret source texts in two selected Indian languages (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)

Social competencies – the graduate is ready to:
K_K05
reflect on the place and significance of South Asian culture within global culture

K_K06
support the accessibility and promotion of the cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia

Assessment criteria

Ongoing preparation for classes and active participation, attendance monitoring, semester paper.

Practical placement

N/A

Bibliography

Determined by the instructor depending on the language group.