The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit - Hardcover

Ruppel, A. M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107088283 ISBN 13: 9781107088283

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2017

Inhaltsangabe

This textbook uses modern approaches and tools to teach Sanskrit, introducing readers early on to annotated original passages. It requires no prior knowledge of linguistics or ancient languages, and clearly explains underlying structures and systems to facilitate memorisation. A dedicated website provides numerous resources for further practise.

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Críticas

'... a fresh and engaging approach ... which takes the learner's concerns fully into account. Full of sage practical advice while maintaining rigorous instructional standards.' Paul Dundas, University of Edinburgh

'[An] excellent introduction to Sanskrit, making the language accessible to the beginner but informed of the latest research.' James Clackson, University of Cambridge

'[The] clarity and simplicity of the explanations make the book very well suited for self-study ...; well designed for use by students with no prior acquaintance with South Asia, or with other classical languages ...' Lawrence McCrea, Cornell University

Reseña del editor

Ideal for courses in beginning Sanskrit or self-study, this textbook employs modern, tried-and-tested pedagogical methods and tools, but requires no prior knowledge of ancient languages or linguistics. Devanāgarī script is introduced over several chapters and used in parallel with transliteration for several chapters more, allowing students to progress in learning Sanskrit itself while still mastering the script. Students are exposed to annotated original texts in addition to practise sentences very early on, and structures and systems underlying the wealth of forms are clearly explained to facilitate memorisation. All grammar is covered in detail, with chapters dedicated to compounding and nominal derivation, and sections explaining relevant historical phenomena. The introduction also includes a variety of online resources that students may use to reinforce and expand their knowledge: flash cards; video tutorials for all chapters; and up-to-date links to writing, declension and conjugation exercises and online dictionaries, grammars, and textual databases.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1107088283
• ISBN 13: 9781107088283
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 442