Sanskrit level 1: module 3
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now started
- Course Code: RS244
- Dates: 23/04/24 - 25/06/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Sabrina Osborne
Course Code: RS244
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Using material from ancient Sanskrit this course focuses on beginners grammar, enabling the student to read and construct fairly complex prose.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
You will further learn noun declensions in masculine, feminine and neuter with singular dual and plural, use verbs in singular, dual and plural with first, middle and best person. You will read several stories of Krishna and add some 180 new words to your vocabulary. The course is punctuated with several cultural inputs.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Narrate 6 stories learnt through reading comprehensions
• Use the Present tense
• Use adjectives with nouns - masculine, feminine & neuter
• Identify the person - first, middle and best
• Agree verbs with the person
• Agree verbs with numbers -singular, dual and plural
• Use the noun declensions - endings and use
• Use the noun forms -masculine noun rama, feminine noun sita & neuter noun mitram.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You must be fluent in the Devanagari script; successfully completed Modules 1 and 2 of Sanskrit Level 1 at City Lit of have equivalent competency. As the course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Weekly online course with interactive exercises, group and pair work, drills, and audios using google classroom platform. You must be prepared to spend at least 3-4 hours outside the classroom for revision and homework.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The course will follow the course book:
The Stories Of Krishna: A Sanskrit Course Book For Beginners - Part - 2: Amazon.co.uk: Warwick Jessup, Elena Jessup, Warwick Jessup, Elena Jessup: 9788120835498: Books.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Sanskrit Level 2 Module 1.
Sabrina graduated from Aligarh Muslim University, India with a BA in Hindi & Sanskrit in 1990 and was awarded three University Gold Medals. Sabrina then went on to study Fine Art for a BFA & MFA in 1994 and 1996 respectively from Delhi University, India and an MA in Art Practice at Goldsmiths College, London University in 2007-9. Sabrina has 9 years of experience in teaching Hindi- her first language. She enjoys using audio/visual resources and activities in language teaching along with her own original teaching materials. Her in-depth knowledge of the language and teaching experience with specially designed lessons make her lessons very enjoyable. Her cultural inputs and anecdotes provide a deeper understanding of her fascinating country - India. Her research interests include contemporary Hindi in urban/rural settings and in Bollywood. She is also a proofreader for Hachette. Recently she reviewed the Hindi Grammar book for Routledge.She also teaches Sanskrit language at City Lit.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.