Ma sanskrit (2 Years Part Time) – gi503 Objectives

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   This programme will provide opportunities for graduates of Sanskrit and Philosophy to deepen their knowledge of Sanskrit Language and Literature and their understanding of Indian Philosophy.
   

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   It will enable the students to appreciate and critically analyse classical Sanskrit texts and modern Sanskrit literature.
   

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   It will prepare students for further research in a wide range of fields right from Vedic studies to Modern Times.
   

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   General Entry Requirements
   

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:

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  At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or
  

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  A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized higher education
  

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  Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/ Mahatma
  

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   Programme Requirements
   

B.A (Hons) Sanskrit or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UOM/MGI

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   Programme Duration
   

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   Credits Per Semester
   

Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.

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   Minimum Credit Required For Awards Of:
   

Postgraduate Certificate : 12 Credits

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  Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying 70% of total marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 30% of total marks.
  

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  Continuous Assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/class tests.
  

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  There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each module carries its credit value.
  

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  For a student to pass a module, an overall total of 40% for combined Continuous Assessment (CA) and Written Examination (WE) components would be required, without minimum thresholds within the individual Continuous Assessment and Written Examination components. The same criteria will apply for modules being assessed jointly. Note that all overall marks for the two modules will be considered and not the individual marks for each of the two modules.
  

Assessment for dissertation will include a Viva Voce conducted by a panel including the Supervisor.

First draft: 14 December of the final year As the programme is due

This module aims at further enhancing the ability of students to appreciate and critically analyse Sanskrit Poetry, Prose and Drama, with focus on language, style and techniques. It consists of a critical study of three fundamental texts of Sanskrit literature, Viz. Naishadīyà Caritam, the Kàdambarī and Uttara Ràmacaritam

This module exposes the students to the various rules regarding Sanskrit literary composition and prosody, with focus on study and interpretation of texts. Students will be able to decode the basic Såtras related to Poetics and Rhetorics and identify the meters used in the prescribed texts.

This module will enable the students to study in depth Paninian Grammar with special reference to Sandhi and Samāsa. Students will be required to study in details the related portions of Siddhànta Kaumudi. The study of Nirukta is aimed at throwing light on Vedic interpretation with focus on the tools and techniques of interpreting complex Mantras.

This module aims at evaluating the place and importance of Sanskrit Language in the Indo- European Family of Languages with emphasis on its origin, development and influence. Students will be able to appreciate and evaluate the contribution of Indian and Western Scholars in the development of Philology as a field of research.

This module aims at enabling the students to better understand further aspects of Paninian Grammar with special reference to Tiṅanta and Subanta. Students will be able to interprete and apply specific Sūtras in the light of the explanation given by the Commentator Bhattoji Dãkshit.

The module exposes the various aesthetical approaches to literature. Students will be able to study, interprete and apply the rules related to literary composition with special reference to Dhva¤yàloka, and identify the Alaïkàras used in the prescribed texts.

This module will enable the students to explore in detail the Paninian rules with regard to Kṛdanta and Taddhita, with focus on interpretation of Såtras and their application in word-formation. They will be able to write an essay on a given topic with grammatical and thematic precision.

This module aims at a critical analysis of some aspects of the Artha Śāstra of Kauțilya with a view to appreciating the contribution of Sanskrit in the field of Political Science and economic welfare. It consists of a critical study of Adhikaraõa VII of the classic Artha øàstra with focus on diplomacy, mutual agreement, national security, etc.

This module aims at exposing the students to the evolution of philosophical thought in India with special reference to Vedanta. It will enable the students to critically analyse and understand philosophical texts with precision with focus on the Advaita School of Vēdànta. It consists of a critical study of the Brahma Såtra, as interpreted by the leading Commentator Ādi øànkara.

This module aims at opening the mind of the students to logical criticism and reasoning. Students will be able to study and interprete original texts on Logic with special reference to the Nyàyà Siddhànta Muktàvali of Vishvanàtha.

This module constitutes of a detailed study of the Sāṅkhya and Yoga Sūtras with emphasis on interpretation and explanation. Students will be able to appreciate their importance in Indian Philosophy and evaluate the development of Idealism and Spirituality in Saïkhya and Yoga respectively.

Students will be required to submit a dissertation of 10,000 to 14,000 words. The dissertation should be original and research-based, and should focus on anyone aspect of the MA Sanskrit syllabus