Course Catalog - 2019-2020

     

RELI 502 - INTRO TO TIBETAN LANG & LIT

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Introducing the Tibetan alphabet and basics of grammar and Tibetan literary genres. Topics vary; Buddhist literature and art, personal narrative, core cultural characteristics. Readings in English and Tibetan. RELI 531: write a paper approximately one-third longer than the undergraduate equivalent (RELI 233) and complete a more substantial presentation. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 233. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 502 if student has credit for RELI 233.