Summer 2014

This course is offered during Session A -- May 27 to July 3.

In this course we will study literary and religious aspects of Hindu myths. Through the reading of primary sources in translation, the course covers the main divinities and many mythological themes of early Vedic as well as later Puranic literature. We will follow the development of mythology from the Rig Veda to the epics The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and up to the classical mythology of the Sanskrit Puranas.

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Textbooks

Rig Veda, translator/editor Wendy Doniger, Penguin Classics, ISBN: 978-0140449891

The Mahabharata, translator/editor John D. Smith, Penguin Classics, ISBN: 978-0140446814

Hindu Myths, translator/editor Wendy Doniger, Penguin Classics, ISBN: 978-0140449907

Classical Hindu Mythology, translator/editor C. Dimmit & J.A.B. van Buitenen, Temple University Press, ISBN: 978-0877221227

This course is offered during Session C -- June 23 to August 15.

Provides the learner with essential vocabulary and study of sentence structures and grammar. Topics include: everyday life, the use of language in negotiations in the community, language and cultur,; and the history of Tagalog/Pilipino/Filipino. Students read simple texts and write short essays/creative pieces.

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This course if offered during Session C -- June 23 to August 15.

A comprehensive introduction to modern standard Hindi. The Hindi (Devanagari) writing system; pronunciation; acquisition of grammar and basic vocabulary through graded exercises and readings; special emphasis on the ability to speak and understand Hindi (and spoken Urdu).

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This course is offered during Session C -- June 23 to August 15.

This intensive course is designed using a combined approach between grammatical structure and functional instruction. Through intensive drills on basic phonology, grammar and vocabulary usages, working with both multi-media materials and inter-personal interaction during regular class meetings and lab hours, students will develop proficiency in all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). 

This intensive course is the equivalence of two regular semesters of Vietnamese for beginners (Viet 1A and 1B). By the end of the course, students will attain the same proficiency level equals to one full year study of introductory Vietnamese: being able to converse with confidence, read and write short texts of moderate difficulty on everyday topics. As a result, students will be linguistically self-sufficient when visiting the country, and ready to matriculate into Intermediate Vietnamese upon having completed this course.

Schedule of Classes

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