Universität Wien

140300 UE Nepali B: Earthquake 1934 & 2015 in the Nepali and Hindi Literature (2019S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 24 participants
Language: English, Nepali

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 13.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 20.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 27.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 03.04. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 10.04. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 08.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 15.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 22.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 29.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 05.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 12.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 19.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 26.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Due to its location, Nepal is known as earthquake danger zone. The major events in the past caused enormous losses in terms of casualties, injuries, biodiversity, and the country’s economy. Two major earthquake 1934 and 2015 can be found in existing Hindi and Nepali literature.

We will read selected passages from Brahma shamsher Janga Bahadur Rana’s nepālko mahābhūkampa, and other selected articles, poems, stories. Our course aims at development of overall proficiency in the language and build up advanced capacity of reading, writing and interpreting skills. Moreover, we will also read passages from Hindi literature focussing on Nepali literature (e.g. Rahul Sankrityayan’s autobiography merī jīvan yātrā 2).

Assessment and permitted materials

The class meetings are divided into close reading, discussion and formal lecturing. It is absolutely necessary that all students engage with the weekly reading in order to participate in the class discussions. Selected texts will be used in the class for close reading, translation and analysis. Regular participation and a sound knowledge of Nepali are strictly demanded for the course. Final examination asks students to respond to questions pertaining to the class readings. The final grade will be calculated as follows: class attendance, reading text preparation and participation 20%, final written exam 25%, home works 20% and an essay in Nepali/Hindi (35%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

IMAK6, MASK6c-SL(UE B),

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