SANSKRIT

Sanskrit Courses

101. Introduction to Sanskrit

Fall. Introduces students to the script, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax of the Sanskrit language.

102. Introductory Sanskrit II

Spring. Prerequisites: Sanskrit 101 or permission of instructor. Continues the study of the basic grammar of classical Sanskrit, developing reading, writing and pronunciation skills. Readings from the Ramayana will be introduced toward the end of the semester as well as elementary conversation skills.

201. Intermediate Sanskrit I

Fall. Prerequisites: Sanskrit 102 or permission of instructor. Students sharpen their understanding of Sanskrit grammar through the reading of selections from vedic, epic and classical stages of the language. Conversational skills are also developed.

202. Intermediate Sanskrit II

Spring. Prerequisites: Sanskrit 201 or permission of instructor. Continuation of Sanskrit 201.

301. Advanced Sanskrit I

Prerequisites: Sanskrit 202 or permission of instructor. An advanced introduction to “literary” Sanskrit. Students read from a variety of Sanskrit literary genres and learn to read and use traditional Sanskrit commentaries.

302. Advanced Sanskrit II

Prerequisites: Sanskrit 301 or permission of instructor. An advanced introduction to “philosophical” Sanskrit. Students read a short work of Sanskrit philosophy in its entirety.

497R. Supervised Reading(Undergraduate)

Prerequisites: Sanskrit 302 or equivalent, permission of the instructor, and approval of the MESAS Curriculum Committee. For advanced students who wish to pursue independent study and reading of Sanskrit texts.

797R. Directed Reading (Graduate)

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, and approval of the MESAS Curriculum Committee.