Asian Studies 142 - First Year Sanskrit II

This course continues Asian Studies 141f, First Year Sanskrit I, introduction to the classical language of India. Beginning with a review of grammar, we will treat advanced topics in grammar, including compounds, suffixes, and tense systems. At the end of the semester we will read passages from the epic Mahabharata (fourth century BC), Hitopadesha (didactic tales and animal fables, ninth century), and the Hindu religious text Bhagavad Gita (first century). The goal is preparation for reading texts such as the Gita and the Ramayana epic independently with the help of a dictionary.

Prereq: aSIAN-141