LING 3359 - [Seminar in Vedic Philology]

(crosslisted) CLASS 3359, SANSK 3359
(GHB) (HA-AS)

Spring. Next offered 2016-2017. 4 credits.

Prerequisite: two years of Sanskrit or permission of instructor. Co-meets with ASIAN 6659/CLASS 7459/LING 6659.

M. Weiss.

A seminar for intensive reading of Vedic texts, primarily the Rig Veda. Attention will be given to the study of Vedic ritual and mythology, and to the later commentarial and performance traditions. Students will be familiarized with the various methods, primarily philological, necessary for the competent reading of Vedic texts.