Course Title: Sanskrit for Beginners

Credit Hours: 3

Course Code: SB001

Prerequisites: None

Duration: 12 Weeks

Medium of Instructions: English

Certificate Awarded By: Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeeth , USA

Description of the Course

This introductory course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of Sanskrit. It offers a comprehensive foundation in the basics of the Sanskrit language, covering pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to read, write, and understand simple Sanskrit texts.

The course emphasizes a practical approach, enabling students to develop essential language skills for further study of Sanskrit literature and philosophy.

Learning Objective

The objective of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation in the Sanskrit language, enabling them to read, write, and understand basic Sanskrit texts. The course aims to introduce the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of Sanskrit, while fostering an appreciation for its rich literary and philosophical heritage. Students will gain the ability to engage with original Sanskrit sources and explore their cultural and intellectual significance.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for beginners, students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning the Sanskrit language for academic, spiritual, or personal enrichment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Pronounce Sanskrit sounds accurately

• Understand basic Sanskrit grammar

• Read and write Devanagari script

• Construct simple sentences in Sanskrit

• Identify common Sanskrit words and phrases

• Translate simple Sanskrit texts into English

• Appreciate the cultural context of the Sanskrit language

Assessment:

Those who want require certificate, they shall have to undergo the following assessment process. Those who are doing the course to enhance their knowledge and need no certificate, they need not undergo the process of assessment.

• Quizzes (MCQ + Short Answer) – 30%
• Assignments (translation and sentence construction) – 40%
• Participation (discussion forums & live Q&A) – 10%
• Final Exam (reading and writing) – 20%

Reading material

Participants will be given access to video lectures and the reading material

Course Fees:

1. There is nominal Course Registration Fee , USD 49. Participants from India, Nepal and Bhutan can pay fee in Indian Rs. 2000 at the donation section here. The eligible  Members of VSVV  can access this course at no cost.

Course Start Date: 7 Sept. 2025

Registration is Open

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