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Unit of study_

SANS2601: Sanskrit Intermediate 1

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

This unit will complete the more advanced grammatical forms in the first half of the semester and will then be devoted to reading classical Sanskrit literature, especially selections relevant to the study of Indian religion and culture. Readings will be drawn from the Hitopadesha and Mahabharata.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SANS2601
Academic unit
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	SANS2001
Prerequisites ?	SANS1002
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jim Rheingans, jim.rheingans@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Written translation and analysis assignment Translation and grammatical analysis of an unknown passage	40%	- Due date: 06 Jun 2022 at 23:00	2500wds
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Presentation about an aspect of Sanskrit Each student gives presentation of selected topic at agreed date via zoom	25%	Multiple weeks	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Active Participation Contribution to class via the reading materials and language training	10%	Ongoing	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Take home assignment A translation of a short Sanskrit passage.	25%	Week 09 Due date: 25 Apr 2022 at 23:00	1000 words
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks	In the two weekly seminars up to week 03, we will complete our knowledge of Sanskrit grammar based on Egenes, vol. 2.	Seminar (9 hr)
Multiple weeks	In the two weekly seminars from week 04, we will read and analyse the Sanskrit texts contained in our reader (Lanman) such as Hitopadesha and Mahabharata. We will also discuss related historical and religious contexts and introduce study tools.	Seminar (30 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

2x1,5 h seminars per week online via zoom
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Our main course book is:

Lanman, Charles Rockwell. 1884. A Sanskrit Reader: Text and Vocabulary and Notes. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press. [Fisher Research 491.2 9]

It is recommended to purchase this book, but sufficient exemplars are availabe in the library and further ones will be made available by the lecturers. We will also use Egenes, which was the core book for last semester:

Egenes, Thomas. 1989. Introduction to Sanskrit. 2 parts. New Delhi: Motilal Barnasidass.

Further materials will be provided during the semester.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate a more sophisticated understanding of Sanskrit grammar and literature through the reading, translating and grammatical analysis of original Sanskrit texts in a range of genres, such as the Mahabharata and Jatakamala.
LO2. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the major stylistic and poetical features of Sanskrit texts of different genres and a basic understanding of the main metres used in verse texts.
LO3. Demonstrate an increasingly broad general vocabulary, an ability to distinguish terms of technical, religious, and philosophical importance, and a more nuanced understanding of the context in which words are used.
LO4. Present a more sophisticated analysis of religious, philosophical and cultural issues arising from the texts being studied in original Sanskrit.
LO5. Demonstrate knowledge of the digital resources available for the study of the Sanskrit language and Sanskrit literature.
LO6. Demonstrate knowledge of scholarly approaches to Sanskrit literature and of the critical terminology and theory used in the academic study of Sanskrit literature.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Minor changes have been made based on student feedback.

Additional information

If you have learned Sanskrit Introductory 1 and 2 elsewhere on an academic level, you may be admissible to this unit. Please contact the Chair of Department for Indian Subcontinental Studies.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Disclaimer

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