Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Letters
Lecture Code BB501002 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name インド哲学・仏教学演習B
Subject Name
(Katakana)
インドテツガク・ブッキョウガクエンシュウB
Subject Name in
English
Seminar in Indian Philosophy and Buddhism B
Instructor NEMOTO HIROSHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
ネモト ヒロシ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Fri7-8:LET A101
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
Exercise-oriented 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area(Discipline) 01 : Philosophy
Eligible Students
Keywords Classical Sanskrit literature 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Philosophy and Thought
(Abilities and Skills)
・Acquisition of research abilities concerning Philosophy and Thoughts
・Acquisition of research methods of Philosophy and Thoughts 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Through a close reading of the Prologue and Act I of Śakuntalā by Kālidāsa, students will deepen their understanding of classical Indian culture and develop advanced Sanskrit reading skills. 
Class Schedule Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Act I (10)
Lesson 3: Act I (11)
Lesson 4: Act I (12)
Lesson 5: Act I (13)
Lesson 6: Act I (14)
Lesson 7: Act I (15)
Lesson 8: Act I (16)
Lesson 9: Act I (17)
Lesson 10: Act I (18)
Lesson 11: Act I (19)
Lesson 12: Act I (20)
Lesson 13: Act I (21)
Lesson 14: Act I (22)
Lesson 15: Act I (23) 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
(1) Monier Monier-Wiliams (ed.), Śakuntalā: Sanskṛit Drama in Seven Acts by Kālidāsa. Oxford: Clarendon Press. (2) M. R. Kale (ed. & comm.), The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, moodle
(More Details)  
Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
to be announced. 
Requirements Participants are expected to be familiar with elementary Sanskrit grammar. 
Grading Method Student presentation and discussion. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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