Instructors:
Dr. Jörg Heimbel
Event type:
Advanced language course
Displayed in timetable as:
Tib I
Language of instruction:
German/English
Min. | Max. participants:
- | -
Comments/contents:
The Tibetan language represents the gateway to the Tibetan world. Through it we enter the exciting Tibetan cultural and intellectual history: we gain insights into historical and religious developments, into the extraordinary life stories of Buddhist masters, into the writings of great scholars, into philosophical discourses and much more. In short, a comprehensive knowledge of the Tibetan language is the most important tool of a future Tibetologist. In order to acquire this knowledge, curiosity and enjoyment of learning, but also perseverance, discipline and motivation are required.
In this two-semester language course, we want to acquire basic knowledge of the classical written Tibetan language. We will mainly deal with the Tibetan script, grammar and lexicon. In addition to regular and active participation, students are expected to thoroughly prepare for and follow up on the individual sessions.
The language course is accompanied by a language exercise (or a tutorial): 57-461.2 SprachÜ(A): Tibetan I: Introduction to Classical Tibetan. This language exercise serves to consolidate and deepen the teaching content. Participation in the language exercise is compulsory for students attending the language course Introduction to Classical Tibetan.
This course takes place online via zoom. Please contact the lecturer for the access data. At the beginning of the semester it will be discussed whether and under what conditions face-to-face teaching will be possible.
Learning objectives:
The course aims at acquiring a basic vocabulary of Classical Tibetan, as well as a basic understanding of Tibetan grammar. At the end of the two-semester introduction, the students will be able to analyze and translate simple classical texts independently.
Literature:
We will mainly use the Lehrbuch der klassischen tibetischen Schriftsprache (siebte korrigierte Ausgabe) von Michael Hahn (Swisttal-Odendorf: Indica et Tibetica Verlag, 1996). There also exists an English translation for non-German speakers. We will also use the Einführung in die tibetische Schriftsprache by Christine Sommerschuh (Noderstedt: Books on Demand GmbH, 2. durchgesehene Auflage, April 2008). Additional teaching materials will be discussed in class.
Please download the study materials provided here.
Module abbreviation:
[sat-e§]
Additional examination information:
A written exam takes place at the end of each semester. The prerequisite for admission is regular and active participation in lessons, completing course-related homework, and successfully completing smaller tests.
