142213 UE Introduction to the karaka-system of the Astadhyayi (2024W)
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Su 01.09.2024 08:00 to Fr 27.09.2024 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2024 23:59
Details
max. 17 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The course day and time can be adjusted. If you wish to request a change, please contact the course instructor and/ or attend the information session on Monday, 30 September 2024, at 14:00 in SR 6 of the ISTB (Campus of the University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 2, Hof 2.1, 1st floor).
- Wednesday 02.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 09.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 16.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 23.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 30.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 06.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 13.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 20.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 27.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 04.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- N Wednesday 08.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 15.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 22.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
- Wednesday 29.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 4 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-04
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course aims to introduce the students to the Aṣṭādhyāyī, the world's earliest extant grammar, composed around the 5th century BCE by Pāṇini, and famously lauded by the influential American linguist Leonard Bloomfield as "one of the greatest monuments of human intelligence". In the first part of the course, we will explore fundamental concepts and interpretative rules necessary to understand the basic principles and general workings of the Aṣṭādhyāyī. In the second part, we will focus on a specific set of rules describing the system of so-called kārakas, a concept comparable in many ways to the Fillmore's (1968) "Case" relations. Specifically, "kārakas are grammatical categories defined in terms of the semantic relation between a verbal action and its arguments" (see https://www.linguindic.com/data/browse/linguisticnotions/4/).Given the complexity of these concepts, the course will blend the formats of a "Pro-seminar" (comprising instructor lectures, discussion of assigned readings, and other homework) with those of reading class. We will read and analyze passages from various Sanskrit works belonging to the Pāṇinian grammatical tradition, such as the Kāśikā by Jayāditya and Vāmana, the Kārakacakra attributed to Puruṣottamadeva, the Bālamonaramā, Vāsudeva Dīkṣita's commentary on the Siddhāntakaumudī, and others.
Assessment and permitted materials
Requirements for obtaining a positive certificate are as follows:
1. Attendance: Up to three unexcused absences are tolerated, provided the student completes a compensatory assignment.
2. Practical Assignments: Students will be assigned various practical exercises throughout the course, which must be prepared at home and presented during the class.
3. Reading Assignments: After selected classes, students will be assigned secondary readings in English. These readings must be completed, and students should be prepared to discuss them in class.
4. Preparation of Sanskrit Translations and Active Participation: The second part of the course involves group readings of Sanskrit texts. Students are expected to prepare translations of the assigned Sanskrit texts at home and present them during the class.The grade is determined by 70% oral participation and 30% written performance.
1. Attendance: Up to three unexcused absences are tolerated, provided the student completes a compensatory assignment.
2. Practical Assignments: Students will be assigned various practical exercises throughout the course, which must be prepared at home and presented during the class.
3. Reading Assignments: After selected classes, students will be assigned secondary readings in English. These readings must be completed, and students should be prepared to discuss them in class.
4. Preparation of Sanskrit Translations and Active Participation: The second part of the course involves group readings of Sanskrit texts. Students are expected to prepare translations of the assigned Sanskrit texts at home and present them during the class.The grade is determined by 70% oral participation and 30% written performance.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The minimum requirement for attending the course is a basic knowledge of Sanskrit. Intermediate or advanced knowledge of the language is advantageous.However, students with no prior knowledge of Sanskrit who are interested in the Aṣṭādhyāyī are encouraged to consult the course instructor.
Examination topics
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Reading list
Your registration for the course allows you to access the Moodle learning platform. There, you will find reading materials and other resources.
In the following, you will find a selection of recommended secondary literature that we will make use of during our classes:- Cardona, G. (1974). Pāṇini’s Kārakas: Agency, Animation and Identity. Journal of Indian Philosophy, 2(3-4), 231-306.
- Deshpande, M. M. (1990). Semantics of Kārakas in Pāṇini: An Exploration of Philosophical and Linguistic Issues. In B. K. Matilal & P. Bilmoria (Eds.), Sanskrit and Related Studies. Contemporary Researches and Reflections. Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications.
- Kiparsky, P. (2009). On the Architecture of Pāṇini’s Grammar. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Sanskrit Computational Linguistics (pp. 33-94). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
- Roodbergen, J. A. F. (2012). The Aṣṭādhyāyī of Pāṇini. A Brief Exposition. Pune: Adarsha Sanskrit Shodha Samstha.
- Scharf, P. M. (2008). Levels in Pāṇini’s Aṣṭhādhyāyī. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Sanskrit Computational Linguistics (pp. 66-77). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
In the following, you will find a selection of recommended secondary literature that we will make use of during our classes:- Cardona, G. (1974). Pāṇini’s Kārakas: Agency, Animation and Identity. Journal of Indian Philosophy, 2(3-4), 231-306.
- Deshpande, M. M. (1990). Semantics of Kārakas in Pāṇini: An Exploration of Philosophical and Linguistic Issues. In B. K. Matilal & P. Bilmoria (Eds.), Sanskrit and Related Studies. Contemporary Researches and Reflections. Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications.
- Kiparsky, P. (2009). On the Architecture of Pāṇini’s Grammar. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Sanskrit Computational Linguistics (pp. 33-94). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
- Roodbergen, J. A. F. (2012). The Aṣṭādhyāyī of Pāṇini. A Brief Exposition. Pune: Adarsha Sanskrit Shodha Samstha.
- Scharf, P. M. (2008). Levels in Pāṇini’s Aṣṭhādhyāyī. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Sanskrit Computational Linguistics (pp. 66-77). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
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