Universität Wien

160169 PS Theory of Grammar and Structure of a Non-Indo-European Language (2025W)

Buddhist Chinese

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
We 10.12. 09:30-11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.10. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 08.10. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 22.10. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.10. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 05.11. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 12.11. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 19.11. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 26.11. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 03.12. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 12.12. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
  • Wednesday 17.12. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 07.01. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 14.01. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 21.01. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 28.01. 09:30 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This module will focus on Buddhist Chinese, guiding students through key Buddhist texts from the 2nd century CE to the 13th century CE. It builds on the foundation established in Module 1.

❖ Course objectives:
➢ Explore Buddhist texts in Chinese from the post-classical and mediaeval periods
➢ Familiarise students with Buddhist terminology and writing styles

❖ Expected outcomes:
➢ Develop a comprehensive understanding of Chinese literary language (wényán 文言)
➢ Learn to apply tools for analysing and translating texts from the Buddhist canon
➢ Gain the ability to analyse Buddhist texts in their historical and religious contexts
➢ Solidify knowledge of Buddhist terminology

❖ Pre-requirements:
➢ Successful completion of Module 1
➢ Basic knowledge of pre-imperial Chinese history and thought is recommended

Assessment and permitted materials

The grading is based on two elements: homework assignments and presentation/term paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is required. Homework assignments count for 60% of the final grade, while the presentation/term paper accounts for 40%. Students and scholars from the University of Innsbruck can join remotely using the following link: https://univienna.zoom.us/j/63048415267?pwd=TZj2h5BRWF746ULzaqs38id9ft4Umv.1.

Examination topics

Reading list

All reading material will be put online on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

MA1-APM4B-4
MA4-WM1.2-2
MA4-WM1.4-2
MA4-WM1.6-2

Last modified: Th 27.11.2025 09:06