OVERVIEW

Sanskrit is one of the most important cultural languages in history and the major one to define the Indo-European family. First attested in the second millennium BC, it has survived to the present day thanks to its evolution, which is comparable to that of the Romance languages in relation to Latin. The Neo-Indo-Aryan varieties are spoken throughout most of India, particularly in the central and northern regions. Sanskrit is studied in all the world’s major universities, in philosophical circles, in yoga, and by scholars and enthusiasts. It encompasses every cultural genre: religious, scientific, medical, epic, poetic, philosophical, theatrical, artistic, political and legal texts. As a superstrate language, it has provided the intellectual lexicon for some two billion speakers in South-East Asia.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will be alble to know the foundations of Sanskrit grammar, to read the textes that will be commented on classes in Devanagari script, and to know an outsketch of Sanskrit literature.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge of basic grammar, literature and philosophy. Reading of devanagaric syllabary.Translation and comment of the texts that will be commented on during the course.

PREREQUISITES

The knowledge of one or more languages among Greek, Latin, German or Russina will be of great help.

TEACHING METHODS

Traditional classes with interaction with the teacher.Reading and writing exercises qwill be constantly practised.

Students who are unable to attend must contact the professor to arrange an alternative schedule.

Students with disability should visit the following link: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/modulistica

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Foundations of Sanskrit grammar, history, literature and philosophy through a choice of texts.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

See the Italian part for every detail.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester, February 2027.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will be oral. Written exercises will be requested.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment is made on every part of the program. The student will start from the knowledge of grammar and Sanskrit texts. Questions on literature and history of India will be asked as well.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any request please contact Rosa.Ronzitti@unige.it