Epigraphy Couse on Brāhmī Script
Brāhmī script is one of the oldest known writing systems in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the c. 3rd century BCE. It was used to write various languages of ancient India, including Sanskrit, Prakrit (vernacular languages), and some inscriptions in Dravidian languages. The script remained undeciphered until the 19th century when James Prinsep, a British scholar and archaeologist, successfully deciphered it by comparing inscriptions in Brāhmī with known inscriptions in other scripts. Over time, Brāhmī script evolved into several regional scripts, and some of them eventually gave rise to modern Indian scripts. By the c. 5th century CE, the use of Brāhmī declined in favour of other scripts like Devanagari, Tamil script, Bengali script, etc.
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COURSE GLIMPSE
To teach students how to recognize and read Brahmi characters, including consonants, vowels, and various diacritics used to represent different sounds and syllables.
To learn about the historical context of Brahmi script, its origin, and its evolution over time;
To delve into linguistic aspects, helping students understand the phonetics and phonology of Brahmi;
To emphasize on the importance of preserving and conserving ancient manuscripts and inscriptions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Programme requirements include registration, completion of 31 course modules, and a open-book final exam.
The course will be offered on edX, meaning the module will be available all day, allowing candidates to access it at any time.
The programme is designed for completion within one month; however, students needing additional time due to illness, military deployment, or other circumstances should contact the Course Coordinator to make arrangements.
Students must pass all individual module tests for each correspondence course before they are eligible to take the final exam.
ABOUT TO THE COURSE
Registration Fee:
Number of Seats: 50#
(# First cum first serve basis & the online registration form will be disabled after the first 50 slots are filled)
Eligibility: Students Pursuing / Completed Graduate / Post Graduate / MPhil / PhD / Academicians in any subject.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration of the Course
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Main Examination
Lecture Timings: The course will be offered on edX, meaning the module will be available all day, allowing candidates to access it at any time.
ASSESSMENT SCHEME
The program includes three assignments, each worth a maximum of 30 marks.
The main open-book examination is worth a maximum of 70 marks.
COURSE MODULES
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