Course: BhagavadGita in its commentaries

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Course title BhagavadGita in its commentaries
Course code KSA/BGC
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Veselský Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
After the preliminary introduction of the Bhagavadgita and its tradition of commentaries (and its role in Hindu religion), there will be introduced and discussed few couplets each meeting, including its perception by different commentaries, being it compared and discussed.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
To provide basic understanding of several fundamental concepts of Hindu Sanatana Dharma tradition as reflected in the Bhagavadgita and its commentaries.
To provide basic understanding of several fundamental concepts of Hindu Sanatana Dharma tradition as reflected in the Bhagavadgita and its commentaries.
Prerequisites
English language at least at basic level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Dialog, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

English language.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Religion Studies (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Religion Studies (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -