Entry requirements

Hindi A and at least 22.5 credits from Hindi B

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide further in-depth knowledge of Hindi, basic knowledge of Sanskrit, and insight into the development of the modern Indian languages. The course develops the student's ability to independently conduct and present a study of a question relating to Hindi.

Subcourse 1: Introduction to Sanskrit (7,5 credits)

For the grade Pass, after completing the course the student should be able to

• describe the place and special status of Sanskrit among the languages of India
• read, write, and transcribe Devanāgarī
• have a passive command of sandhi and an active command of Sanskrit's basic inflectional and derivational morphology
• describe Sanskrit syntax at a basic level
• analyze (passively) simple sentences
• translate (with a dictionary) simple texts from Sanskrit into English at a reasonable stylistic level.

Subcourse 2: Hindi text and grammar (15 credits)

For the grade Pass, after completing the course the student should be able to

• master more advanced grammar
• describe the main literary dialects of Hindi
• read texts belonging to different literary genres
• give an overview of the development of Hindi from a historical perspective

Subcourse 3: Special project (7,5 credits)

For the grade Pass, after completing the course the student should be able to

• identify and formulate a question relevant to the subject
• provide an overview of relevant theories and methods within the specific subject
• plan and carry out a study within a given time frame
• report on a study in writing according to given templates and using specialist terminology
• present the study orally.

Content

Subcourse 1: Introduction to Sanskrit (7,5 credits)

Introduction to the basic elements of Sanskrit grammar.

Subcourse 2: Hindi text and grammar (15 credits)

Reading and analysis of more advanced texts in various literary genres.

Subcourse 3: Special project (7,5 credits)

The student conducts a minor study based on a question within the main field of study and writes a short essay of approximately 15 pages.

Instruction

The instruction consists of lectures, exercises and examination. The student's independent learning activities are of crucial importance to the work on the course.

Assessment

Subcourse 1: Introduction to Sanskrit (7,5 credits)

The subcourse has two examinatory components

1. continuous oral and written assignments within the framework of teaching (grading scale U/G)
2. written final exam (grading scale U/G/VG)

Information on the content and format of the continuous oral and written assignments, the date of completion/submission and re-examination is given at the start of the course.

To receive a G for the subcourse, a G is required for both components. To receive a VG for the subcourse, a G is required for component 1 and a VG is required for component 2.

Subcourse 2: Hindi text and grammar (15 credits)

The subcourse has two examinatory components

1. continuous oral and written assignments within the framework of teaching (grading scale U/G)
2. written final exam (grading scale U/G/VG)

Information on the content and format of the continuous oral and written assignments, the date of completion/submission and re-examination is given at the start of the course.

To receive a G for the subcourse, a G is required for both components. To receive a VG for the subcourse, a G is required for component 1 and a VG is required for component 2.

Subcourse 3: Special project (7,5 credits)

The subcourse has two examinatory components

1. shorter essay (grading scale U/G/VG)
2. presentation of the essay (grading scale U/G/VG)

Instructions on how to complete and present the short scientific paper, as well as the dates for submission and presentation, will be provided at the start of the course.

To receive a G for the subcourse, a G is required for both components. To receive a VG for the subcourse, a VG is required for both components.

To receive a VG for the entire course, students must have obtained this grade for at least 22.5 credits.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.