RS4S05 - Pali Language 09 Jan 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | RS4S05 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Pali Language | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Nick Swann | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Shaw | ||
| First Intended Intake: | FEB 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100798 - buddhism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 09 Jan 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To engage students with the basic principles of Pali language, forming the foundation for further self-study
To develop students’ critical skills with regard to the textual study of Buddhism.
Content Summary
Pali is a key language of Buddhism, and knowledge of Pali gives the student access to a substantial body of primary literature unfiltered by the conventions of translation. While not necessarily an ‘easy’ language, it is nonetheless quite straightforward to study and a working knowledge can be acquired in a short period of time.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Pali grammar and vocabulary sufficient to enable translation of Pali Buddhist texts and chants in roman script. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the problems relating to the translation of Buddhist texts and chants in Pali. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD011522 | Buddhist Traditions | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 2 | A timed, test distributed by the tutor. | 210 | N/A | 75 | No | 40 |
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | A timed, test distributed by the tutor. | 90 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |