Summer Sanskrit at University of Chicago

[Lawrence Mccrea]

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                        SUMMER SANSKRIT AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

        This summer the Department of South Asian Languages and
Civilizations
at the University of Chicago will be offering intensive courses in
Introductory (first year), Intermediate (second year) and Advanced
(third/fourth year) 
Sanskrit. The courses run from June 25 through August 24, 2001. 
Descriptions
follow:


        INTRODUCTORY SANSKRIT 1, 2, 3

        The first two sections of the course sequence are spent
mastering the
reading and writing of the Devanagari script and studying the grammar
of the classical Sanskrit language. The remaining section is devoted to
the reading of simple Sanskrit texts, reinforcing the students’
grammatical knowledge. The aim is to bring students to the point where
they are comfortably able, with the aid of a dictionary, to read simple
narrative Sanskrit.  Offered as part of The Summer Institute for Ancient
and Medieval
Languages.

        (9 weeks, June 25 - August 24, 10:00 - 12:00 AM, MTWThF,
Instructor:
Yigal Bronner, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations)


        INTERMEDIATE SANSKRIT 1, 2, 3

        This course sequence is designed for students who have studied
the
basics of Classical Sanskrit grammar and have some experience in reading
simple Sanskrit texts.  The courses will consist of the reading of
excerpts from Sanskrit epic, dramatic and poetic works and, depending on
time available and student interest, narrative and/or philosophical
prose.  The goal of the course is to develop facility in reading by
exposing students to a variety of styes and genres of Classical Sanskrit
literature.  Prerequisite: At least one year prior study of Sanskrit. 
Offered as part of The Summer Institute for Ancient and Medieval
Languages. 
        (9 weeks, June 25 - August 24, 10:00 - 12:00 AM, MTWThF,
Instructor:
Lawrence McCrea, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations)


        ADVANCED SANSKRIT 1, 2, 3

        This course sequence is designed for students with significant
experience in the reading of Sanskrit texts.  The courses will consist
of the reading and analysis of extended portions of Classicl Sanskrit
philosophical and poetic works.  The goal of the course is to give
students a subtantive acquaintance with some of the major monuments of
Sanskrit thought and culture.  Prerequisite: At least two years prior
study of Sanskrit.  Offered as part of The Summer Institute for Ancient
and Medieval Languages. 
        (9 weeks, June 25 - August 24, 12:00 - 2:00 PM, MTWThF,
Instructor:
Lawrence McCrea, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations)

        For further information on tuition, registration, fees, etc.,
please
contact:
                Summer Session Office
                Graham School of General Studies
                University of Chicago
                5835 South Kimbark Ave., Judd 207
                Chicago, IL 60637-1608
                Telephone: 773/702-6033
                Fax: 773/702-6814
                Web-site: http://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/summer/

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