Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit

A. M. Ruppel (Cornell University, New York)

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Sanskrit

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRES
30 March 2017

Language self-study texts; Buddhism; Hinduism; Languages & ESL; Sanskrit - Beginner Self-Study; Sanskrit - Languages

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.

By: A. M. Ruppel (Cornell University New York)
Imprint: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRES
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 940g
ISBN: 9781107459069
ISBN 10: 1107459060
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 30 March 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A. M. Ruppel was the Townsend Senior Lecturer in the Greek, Latin and Sanskrit Languages at Cornell University, New York for nine years, and is currently Head of Sanskrit at St James Senior Boys' School in Ashford, UK. Ruppel has received the Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award as well as a grant from the Cornell Center for Teaching Excellence, and is the author of Absolute Constructions in Early Indo-European (Cambridge, 2012).

Reviews for Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit

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