MA Sanskrit (2 Years Part Time) – GI503
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Objectives
a) 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.
b) It will enable the students to appreciate and critically analyse classical Sanskrit texts and modern
Sanskrit literature.
c) It will prepare students for further research in a wide range of fields right from Vedic studies to
Modern Times.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
• At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or
• A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized higher education
Institution or
3.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/ Mahatma
Gandhi Institute
Programme Requirements
B.A (Hons) Sanskrit or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UOM/MGI
4.
Programme Duration
Master’s
Degree
5.
Minimum
Maximum
4 Semesters (2 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
Credits Per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
6.
Minimum Credit Required For Awards Of:
Masters Degree
: 39 Credits
Postgraduate Diploma
: 24 Credits
Postgraduate Certificate : 12 Credits
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Credit Breakdown As Follows:
Master’s
Award
7.
(Minimum
Core Taught
Modules)
24 Credits
Dissertation
Elective Module
Total
12 Credits
3 Credits
39
Postgraduate
Diploma
24 Credits
24
Postgraduate
Certificate
12 Credits
12
Assessment
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise specified:
•
Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying 70% of total
marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 30% of total marks.
•
Continuous Assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/class tests.
•
There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each module carries its credit value.
•
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.
Note: Submission deadlines for dissertation:
First draft:
Final Copy:
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14 December of the final year
16 January in the final year.
As the programme is due
to start in January
Choice of Electives
Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of priority by the middle of
Semester I of year 1.
The University/MGI reserves the right not to offer a given elective module if the critical number of
students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource constraints.
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List of Modules
Module Code
Modules
Hr/Wk
Credits
SKT 6120
SKT 6130
SKT 6140
SKT 6150
SKT 6220
SKT 6230
Poetry, Pose and Drama
Poetics and Prosody
Vyākaraṇa I & Nirukta
Comparative Philology
Vyākaraṇa II
Alaṅkāra Śāstra
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
SKT 6240
SKT 6250
SKT 6000
Vyākaraṇa III and Essay
Artha Śāstra
Dissertation
3
3
-
3
3
12
Electives
Module Code
SKT 6160
SKT 6170
SKT 6180
10.
Modules
Hr/Wk
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Vēdānta
Nyāya
Sāṅkhya -Yoga
Programme Plan
Level I
Semester I
SKT 6120
Poetry, Prose and
Drama
SKT 6130
Poetics and
Prosody
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
3+0
3
3+0
3
Level II
Semester II
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
SKT 6140
Vyākaraṇa I & Nirukta
3+0
3
SKT 6150
Comparative Philology
3+0
3
3+0
3
Electives:
Any one of the following:
SKT 6160
Vēdānta
Or
SKT 6170
Nyāya
Or
SKT 6180
Sāṅkhya and Yoga
3
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
SKT 6220
Vyākaraṇa II
3+0
3
SKT 6230
Alaṅkāra Ṥāstra
3+0
3
-
-
Level II
Semester I
SKT 6000
Dissertation
11.
Level II
Semester II
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
SKT 6240
Vyākaraṇa III and Essay
3+0
3
SKT 6250
Artha Śāstra
3+0
3
-
12
SKT 6000
Dissertation
Outline Syllabus
SKT 6120 - POETRY, PROSE AND DRAMA
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
SKT 6130 - POETICS AND PROSODY
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.
SKT 6140 - VYĀKARAṇA I & NIRUKTA
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.
SKT 6150 - COMPARATIVE PHILOLOGY
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.
SKT 6220 - VYĀKARAṇA II
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.
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SKT 6230- ALAṅKĀRA ṤĀSTRA
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.
SKT 6240 - VYĀKARAṇA III AND ESSAY
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.
SKT 6250 - ARTHA ŚĀSTRA
This module aims at a critical analysis of some aspects of the Artha Śāstra of Kauţilya 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.
SKT 6160 - VĒDĀNTA
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.
SKT 6170- NYĀYA
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.
SKT 6180 - SĀṅKHYA AND YOGA
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.
SKT 6000 - DISSERTATION
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
The deadline to submit proposal for dissertation is in Semester II of Level I.
Students will be briefed on Research Methodology prior to undertaking the research project. A series of
lectures will be conducted to this effect during the first semester of Level II covering inter-alia, the
following topics: choice of topic; survey; collection of material; classification of material; use of indexcards; working out the synopsis chapterisation; references; bibliography; abbreviations and
acknowledgements.
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