Topical Seminar in Asian Humanities (492-0-21)

Topic

Reading in Tibetan Literature

Instructors

Rekjong Tashi

Meeting Info

University Library 3322: Thurs 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

AY 26-27 This course explores a variety of Tibetan-language genres of writing such as history, poetry, philosophy, doctrine, narrative literature, and more, with attention to their form and content. All course readings are in Tibetan, presuming at least an intermediate ability to read Tibetan. Students will focus on Tibetan-English translation techniques while broadening their knowledge of Tibetan literary genres. Course readings will vary depending on enrolled students' specific areas of interest.