Universität Wien

160160 VO Historical grammar of Vedic (2010W)

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5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse

Tutorium:
DO wtl von 18.11.2010 bis 27.01.2011 12:30-14:00 Ort: Seminarraum 8, Sensengasse 3a 5. OG

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 11.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 18.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 25.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 08.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 15.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 22.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 29.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 06.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 13.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 10.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 17.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 24.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Monday 31.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The most ancient layer of Sanskrit is one of the most important sources for the reconstruction of PIE. After a short introduction into the primary texts, main problems of Vedic philology, the historical context, and the most important handbooks and secondary literature, this class concentrates on nominal morphology; next term a respective introduction into verbal morphology will follow. The main focus of the presentation lies with those nominal classes that have an important impact on both traditional and recent questions of PIE nominal morphology. On the other hand, irregularities still found in the nominal inflection of Classical Sanskrit find an explanation.
In order to attend the class basic knowledge of Sanskrit is, of course, an advantage, but it is not obligatory. The class is also designed for students of linguistics with rudimental or no knowledge of Sanskrit who want to gain some basic knowledge of Sanskrit grammar.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of the class is to make students acquainted with Vedic word forms, with the use of secondary literature, and with basic problems and questions of Vedic philology and grammar.

Examination topics

Lecture with handouts, reference to further literature.

Reading list

A Vedic Grammar for Students von Arthur Anthony MacDonell.

Association in the course directory

Codes Diplomstudium: 804, 809, 813

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