Sanskrit 1

• • Singular verb endings
  • Verbs in the dual
  • The Plural
  • Nominative and accusative
  • Instrumental and dative
  • Ablative and genitive
  • Locative and vocative
  • Neuter nouns in ‐a
  • The middle voice
  • The verb ‘to be’
  • Feminine nouns in ‐ā
  • Nouns in ‐i
  • Feminien nouns in ‐ī
  • Sandhi rules

Others

This subject is for students who have not previously learned Sanskrit. However, Sanskrit is a very demanding and highly technical language. This subject is not recommended for students who have not previously studied at tertiary level, or who have not studied a foreign language. You may be required to take a placement test.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - To successfully engage in this subject students will need the following: - Laptop or computer - Computer camera (either inbuilt or webcam) - Headset with microphone - Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser - Reliable internet access - Access to a scanner or smartphone.
• Other requirements -

  This is a fast paced academic course at a University level.

  T. Egenes, Introduction to Sanskrit, Vols 1 and 2

Sanskrit, the classical language of India, has long been renowned for its beauty,
subtlety and complexity. It is the key to the civilisational treasures of Hinduism,
Buddhism and Jainism, and provides direct access to a vast repository of literary,
scientific and philosophical wisdom. At the ANU we seek to balance the traditional
practice of textual reception—reading and grammar—with language production—
speaking, chanting and singing—to provide a truly balanced curriculum. In this
beginner subject, students will be introduced to the grammar of classical Sanskrit,
learn to read easy classical texts and engage in the Living Tradition of Sanskrit
conversation, chanting and singing.

Type Description Weight (%) Exercises Weekly grammar exercises 10% Commentary Weekly recording of verses 10% Test In-class written test 5% Test 2 Spoken Sanskrit oral test 10% Take-home Exam 30% Assignments 2 x translation assignments 35%

• Weekly grammar exercises (10%)
• Weekly recording of verses (10%)
• In class written test (5%)
• Spoken Sanskrit oral test (10%)
• 'Take home' exam (30%)
• 2 x translation assignments (35%)