Sanskrit 4 is an Intermediate-level course that introduces students to Sanskrit’s role as a major literary vehicle in the expression of diverse cultural developments in ancient South Asia. The texts studied in this course illuminate themes, concepts, and narratives whose popularity endures to the present day. This course has been designed to consolidate students’ knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, refine students’ independent skills in translation, and highlight the complementary roles of grammatical and literary contexts in textual analysis. In this course, students will progress from translating prose and verse texts with the assistance of a reader to developing their own independent translations of primary texts using dictionaries and grammatical reference tools. Students are encouraged to question the ways that core themes and ideas in the texts have been reinterpreted over time and to apply these understandings to textual analysis.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Read Intermediate-level prose and verse texts smoothly and accurately and recognize the impacts of metrical structure on textual composition.
2. Translate the vocabulary of the text in hand through confident use of a Sanskrit-English dictionary.
3. Identify less-common grammatical structures through the appropriate independent use of reference materials.
4. Identify, discuss, and compare the compositional features and literary characteristics of primary texts in relation to social and historical contexts.
5. Demonstrate an understanding and discuss the possibility of alternative translations, evaluate the grammatical and literary considerations that bear on the appropriateness of a translation, and reflect this through the independent production of appropriate English translations.

Required Resources

Lanman, C. R. A Sanskrit Reader

Macdonell, A. A Sanskrit Grammar for Students

Taylor, M. The Little Red Book of Sanskrit Paradigms

Whitney. Sanskrit Grammar.

The Sanskrit text for Bhagavadgita 2 will be provided on Wattle.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Monday 10am-12pm Introduction to the Bhagavadgita, its philosophy and context (1-hr). In the second hour, we will commence reading from Bhagavadgita (BhG) Canto 2.Tuesday 1-2pm Continue reading from BhG 2.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
2	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Commence reading prose selection from Lanman's Reader (Hitopadesa).	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
3	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
4	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Short Translation Assignment (#1) released 14/08. There is no independent translation activity this week.
5	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Short Translation Assignment (#1) due 21/08.Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
6	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
7	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
8	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
9	Monday 10am-12pm No Monday session this week due to Labour Day holiday (2nd October)Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
10	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Short Translation Assignment (#2) released 09/10. There is no independent translation activity this week.
11	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Hitopadesa cont.	Short Translation Assignment (#2) due 16/10.Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
12	Monday 10am-12pm BhG 2 continued. The selection of verses to be read will be decided in the previous week's class and should be prepared prior to this session.Tuesday 1-2pm Concluding discussions.	Weekly activity Independent translation activity from BhG 2 (updated weekly based on in-class progress)
13	Examination Period	Take-Home Assignment The final assessment for the course will be completed during the exam period. The assessment will be released on Wattle on 02/11 and is due for submission on 10/11.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Contribution to class activities, including discussions and online forums (ongoing)	5 %	*	1,4,5
Weekly Activities	20 %	*	1,2,3,5
Short Translation Assignments x 2	35 %	*	1,2,3,4,5
Take-Home Translation Assignment	40 %	18/11/2023	2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

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• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

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Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to attend and participate in all weekly classes. When attendance is not possible, students are expected to listen to the audio recording of the missed class and to contact the lecturer with any questions in a timely manner. Participation will be graded on the basis of individual contribution to class activities, including asking and responding to questions that arise during each session.

Assessment Task 1

Contribution to class activities, including discussions and online forums (ongoing)

Students are expected to participate in class activities such as discussions, grammatical analyses, translation exercises, and recitation of verses where applicable. Use of the discussion forum in Wattle to post questions, respond with feedback and/or support, and share useful and relevant resources is encouraged.

Assessment Task 2

Weekly Activities

Students will be required to independently complete weekly activities throughout the Semester. These will be set in class each week based on in-class progress and are due for submission before class the following week. All submissions should be made via Wattle. These activities involve grammatical analysis and translation of original Sanskrit text and provide opportunity to independently demonstrate and apply the skills gained in class. Individual written feedback will generally be provided within 3-5 days of receiving each submission.

The combined weighting of these tasks is 20% of the total grade for the course.

Please note that there will be no weekly activities given in Weeks 4 and 10, i.e., while the Short Translation Assignments are being completed.

Assessment Task 3

Short Translation Assignments x 2

This course involves two Short Translation assignments requiring independent translation and grammatical analysis of original Sanskrit text. These texts will be previously unseen, but relate to the readings undertaken in class. Students will have one week in which to complete each of these assessments.

• Short Translation Assignment #1 will be released in Wk 4 (14/08) and is due for submission in Wk 5 (21/08)
• Short Translation Assignment #2 will be released in Wk 10 (9/10) and is due for submission in Wk 11 (16/10)

The combined weighting of both assessments equates to 35% of the total grade for the course (= 2 x 17.5%)

Assessment Task 4

Take-Home Translation Assignment

During the examination period, students will be required to complete a take-home translation assignment involving detailed grammatical analysis, critical notes, and translations (working and refined) of an unseen Sanskrit text. Students will have one week in which to complete the assignment and submit via Wattle.

• The take-home translation assignment will be released via Wattle on 02/11/2023 and is due for submission on 18/11/2023.

This assessment is weighted at 40% of the total grade for the course.

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Online Submission

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Hardcopy Submission

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Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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