Intermediate Sanskrit – Nouns & Declensions

Description

Course Content: 

1. The first declension / Nominative case
2. Introduction to rAmAyaNam
3. The second declension / Objective case, the simple present tense
4. Introduction to nAtya-shAstram
5. The third declension / Instrumental case, the future tense
6. Introduction to pancha-tantram
7. The third declension / Instrumental case, the imperative mood
8. Introduction to vyakarana-shAstram
9. The fourth declension / Dative case
10. Introduction to mahAbhAratam
11. The fifth declension / Ablative case
12. Introduction to darshana-shAstram

Learning Objectives: In this course, students will be able to: 

• Distinguish and Classify noun declensions;
• Appreciate basic verses from select passages;
• Examine and Recognize the grammatical outline of Sanskrit;
• Practice reading, writing, and composing simple passages; and
• Use different parts of speech and their variations.

Required / Elective: Required 

Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies

Program of Study: Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (CP SP)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of SAN0203 

Faculty / Instructor: 

Start Date: 10 April 2022

End Date: 16 June 2022

Day: Saturday & Sunday

Time: 11:00 am EST – 12:30 pm EST

Quarter Offered: Spring 2022