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Curriculum for Oriental Studies Specialization
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| မ-၁၀၀၁ | မြန်မာစာ | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Eng 1001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 1101 | Pāli Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 1102 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AM 1001 | Aspects of Myanmar | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 20
Total Hours = 26
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
မ-၁၀၀၁ (3) မြန်မာစာ
Eng 1001 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 1101 (4) Pāli Language
OS 1102 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
မ-၁၀၀၃ (3) မြန်မာ့စာဇာတိမာန်စာပေ (၁)
မ-၁၀၀၄ (3) မြန်မာစာကားပုံနှင့် ဆိုရိုးစကားများ (၁)
Hist 1001 (3) Introduction to Myanmar Civilization I
Phil 1001 (3) Logic in Practice I
Psy 1003 (3) Public Relation
Geo 1003 (3) Geography of South-east Asian Countries
Elective Courses (for Other Specializations)
OS 1001 (3) Fundamentals of the Pāli Language
OS 1002 (3) Fundamentals of the Sanskrit Language
OS 1003 (3) Buddhist Culture
OS 1004 (3) Buddhist Ethics
Pāli Language
Module No. OS 1101/1001
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers the basic principles of Pāli Grammar: Introducition to Pāli, Pāli Alphabet in Roman and Myanmar Scripts, Declension of the Nouns ending in a, ā, i, ī, and u, Seven conjugations, Tense Terminations (Present, Imperative, Optative, Past Tense (Aorist), Future), Paṭisedha-nipāta (Prohibitive Particles), Sambandhana (Conjunctions), Pubbakālakriyā (Gerund), Icchatthakriyā (Infinitive) and Itivacana (Direct Narrations).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the structure of Pāli words and the studies of Pāli Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Pāli Piṭaka.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 1102
1st Semester
Course Description
This module includes life of the Buddha with an introduction to the Jātakaṭṭhakathā and Ten Jātakas extracted from it.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the scholars’ view about the Life of Gotam Buddha, and the benefits of diligence, unity, virtuous conduct and four reasons of victory by learning the Jātakas.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
In this module provides not only the history of Buddhism but also the lessons of do’s and don’ts in daily life to learner.
Fundamentals of the Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 1002
1st Semester
Course Description
This module includes Sanskrit Alphabet in Roman and Devanāgarī Scripts, Alphabet and sounds, changes of sound, Guṇṇa and Vṛddhi, Sandhi (Vowel Sandhi), Declension of nouns ending in vowels, Conjugations (First Conjugation and Sixth Conjugation), Tense Terminations (Present and Imperative) and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the structure of Sanskrit words and the studies of Sanskrit Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit Literature.
Buddhist Culture
Module No. OS 1003
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers Kason Festival, Wazo Festival, Thadingyut Festival, Pavāraṇā Ceremony, Kathina Ceremony, Initiation Ceremony, Ordination Ceremony, Anekajā Ceremony and Ceremony of Nine Gods.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students cause to know the Origin and Celebration of the Festivals and Ceremonies, and the connection to Buddha’s life.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the customary festivals and ceremonies in Buddhist Culture.
Buddhist Ethics
Module No. OS 1004
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Buddhist Ethics: Tisaraṇa, Tiratana, Pañcasīla, Aṭṭhaṅgikasīla and Dasasīla.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students realize the Three Gems which are taken refuge by Buddhists, the Moralities which are observed in daily and Sabbath day.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students achieve the Faith of the Three Gems and the Moralities to be observed in Buddhism.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| မ-၁၀၀၂ | မြန်မာစာ | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Eng 1002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 1103 | Pāli Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 1104 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AM 1002 | Aspects of Myanmar | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 20
Total Hours = 26
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
မ-၁၀၀၂ (3) မြန်မာစာ
Eng 1002 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 1103 (4) Pāli Language
OS 1104 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
မ-၁၀၀၆ (3) မြန်မာ့စာဇာတိမာန်စာပေ (၂)
မ-၁၀၀၇ (3) မြန်မာစာကားပုံနှင့် ဆိုရိုးစကားများ (၂)
Hist 1004 (3) Introduction to Myanmar Civilization II
Phil 1003 (3) Logic in Practice II
Psy 1004 (3) Understanding Human Interaction
Geo 1004 (3) Geography of Myanmar
Elective Courses (for Other Specializations)
OS 1005 (3) Pāli Language
OS 1006 (3) Sanskrit Language
OS 1007 (3) Pāli Literature
OS 1008 (3) History of Buddhism
Pāli Language
Module No. OS 1103/1005
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the basic principles of Pāli Grammar: Participles (Present, Past and Future), Nouns ending in consonants, Pronouns (Personal, Demonstrative, Relative, Interrogative and Indefinite), Numerals, Adjective, Causative Verb, Passive Verb, Interrogative Sentences, Absolute Construction and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the structure of Pāli words and the studies of Pāli Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Pāli Piṭaka.
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 1104
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with Division of Pāli Canon, Maṅgalasutta, Dhammapada and Lokanīti verses.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the Division of Pāli Canon, Social Ethics; to abstain from evil deeds, to do good deeds, to be sincere, the importance of knowledge and the one who lacks of knowledge is not elegant etc.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this semester, the student would be able to achieve the knowledge of Pāli Tipiṭaka, way to gain the good fortune in daily life, the Buddha’s Teaching, and the worldly wisdom to the men dealing with educational, social, political, moral and civic duties.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 1006
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module includes Sanskrit Alphabet in Roman and Devanāgarī Scripts, Alphabet and sounds, changes of sound, Guṇṇa and Vṛddhi, Sandhi (Vowel Sandhi), Declension of nouns ending in vowels, Conjugations (Fourth Conjugation and Tenth Conjugation), Tense Terminations (Present and Imperative) and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the structure of Sanskrit words and the studies of Sanskrit Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit Literature.
Pāli Literature
Module No. OS 1007
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with Division of Pāli Canon, an introduction to the Jātakaṭṭhakathā and Seven Jātakas extracted from it.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the Division of Pāli Canon, and the benefits of unity, energy of loving kindness, virtuous conduct and four reasons of victory by learning the Jātakas.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this semester, the students would be able to achieve not only the knowledge of Pāli Tipiṭaka, but also the lessons of do’s and don’ts in daily life to learner.
History of Buddhism
Module No. OS 1008
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module includes the Pre-Buddhist Religion of India before 6th century B.C, Life of the Buddha.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students realize the Pre-Buddhist religion in India, and the Origin of Buddha, Dhamma and Saṃgha.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this semester, the students would be able to achieve the Pre-Buddhist religion and History of Buddhism.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 2001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 2101 | Pāli Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 2102 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 2103 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective 2 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 21
Total Hours = 27
* A student can choose any two elective courses.
Foundation Courses
Eng 2001 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 2101 (4) Pāli Language
OS 2102 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 2103 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
မ-၂၀၀၃ (3) မြန်မာ့ကျေးလက်ကဗျာများ (၁)
မ-၂၀၀၄ (3) မြန်မာအမျိုးသမီးစာဆိုများနှင့် ၎င်းတို့၏စာများ (၁)
Hist 2002 (3) Ancient India
Eng 2003 (3) Developing Communicative Skills
Phil 2001 (3) History of Western Intellectual Development I
Phil 2003 (3) Aesthetics I
OS 2004 (3) Buddhist Councils
Elective Courses (for Other Specializations)
OS 2001 (3) Pāli Language
OS 2002 (3) Buddhadassana
` OS 2003 (3) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 2004 (3) Buddhist Councils
OS 2005 (3) Pāli Philology
Pāli Language
Module No. OS 2101/ 2001
1st Semester
Course Description
This module includes the basic principles of Pāli Grammar: Sandhi, Nipāta, Possessive and Comparative Adjective, Prefix, Feminine Suffixes, Adverbs, Interjection and Vocatives, and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to support the Syntax of Pāli words and learning of Pāli Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will enable the students to be familiar with sentence constructions, translation and Pāli Piṭaka.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 2102/ 2003
1st Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on the extracts from the Vinayapiṭaka and Dīghanikāya Mahāvagga.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this semester, the students woul be able to acchive the facts which deal with the First Sermon, Initiation, Ordination, the Qualities of patients and nurses, the Last Words of Buddha, the process of Parinibbāna and the worship of Buddha’s relics.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module offers knowledge of the Vinaya rules and Suttas preached by the Buddha. It also helps students to understand the conditions of Indian society in the life time of the Buddha.
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 2103
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from Theragāthā and Therīgāthā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module demonstrates such fact that the Theras and Therīs recited the verses how they became Arahats having reflected on their lives. Moreover, there can be studied the quality of the righteous ones and their remorseful dhammas.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the lives and verses uttered by the six Theras and six Therīs.
Buddhadassana
Module No. OS 2002
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the Buddhist Philosophy: Hirī (Moral Shame) and Ottappa (Moral Fear), Mettā (Loving-kindness), Karuṇā (Pity, Compassion), Muditā (Sympathetic Joy), Upekkhā (Equanimity), Citta (Consciousness).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module covers the Two Worldly Guardian Dhammas, the Four Sublime States of Mind practised by the Brāhmas and the Nature of Mind.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to acquire the Buddhist Philosophy should be practiced by the Buddhists.
Buddhist Councils
Module No. OS 2004
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers Buddhist Councils (First, Second, Third), the important milestones in the History of Buddhism.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Thi module introduces the students to the origin of Buddhist Councils, venues, presidents, and number of monks, sponsors and results.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to gain the background history of Buddhist Council.
Pāli Philology
Module No. OS 2005
1st Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on the Home of Pāli, Etymology of Pāli, Arrival of Pāli to Myanmar, The contribution of Pāli Language to Myanmar and Etymology.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Thi module will provide the students with the facts which connected to the Origin of Pāli Language, the relationship between Pāli Words and Myanmar Words, and the Myanmar words increased by Pāli Words.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to grasp that the Pāli Word is changed to Myanmar Words by Philology.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 2002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 2104 | Pāli Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 2105 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 2106 | Pāli Philology | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective 2 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 21
Total Hours = 27
* A student can choose any two elective courses to fulfil total of 21 credits.
Foundation Courses
Eng 2002 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 2104 (4) Pāli Language
OS 2105 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 2106 (4) Pāli Philology
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
မ-၂၀၀၇ (3) မြန်မာ့ကျေးလက်တေးကဗျာများ (၂)
မ-၂၀၀၈ (3) မြန်မာအမျိုးသမီးစာဆိုများနှင့် ၎င်းတို့၏စာများ (၂)
Hist 2004 (3) History of International Relation
Eng 2005 (3) Developing Communicative Skills
Phil 2006 (3) History of Western Intellectual Development II
Phil 2008 (3) Aesthetics II
OS 2010 (3) Buddhist Councils
Elective Courses (for Other Specializations)
OS 2006 (3) Pāli Language
OS 2007 (3) Nīti Literature
OS 2008 (3) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 2009 (3) Buddhadassana
OS 2010 (3) Buddhist Councils
Pāli Language
Module No. OS 2104/ 2006
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers the basic principles of Pāli Grammar: Desiderative verb, Denominative verb, and Intensive verb, Usage of Cases (Kārakas), Compound (Samāsa), Secondary derivative (Taddhita) and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to support the Syntax of Pāli words and learning of Pāli Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will enable the students to be familiar with sentence constructions, translation and Pāli Piṭaka.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 2105
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the extracts from the Saṃyuttanikāya and Jātakaṭṭhakatthā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module is familar with the Law of Kamma, obligations and responsibilities of children to their parents and classification of true friends and etc. Furthermore, it provides to the students that the Bodhisatta renounced the world after seeing the Four Omens of all living beings, and the one, strong will and confidence, can lead to victory in his battle.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to achieve the moral, social lessons and Law of Kamma, the Life of Buddha and other lessons in the Jātakaṭṭhakathā.
Pāli Philology
Module No. OS 2106
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Introduction to Pāli, Ten Major Branches of Indo-European Family, The Origin of the Indo-Aryan, Indo-Iranian and Indo-Aryan, Three Indo-Aryan Periods, Etymology of Pāli, and Home of Pāli.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module can serve for the studies which deal with ten major branches of Indo-European family, the Indo-Aryan Languages, and Etymology and Home of Pāli.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to get about Indo-European Languages and Indo-Aryan Languages, and the relationship among the Indo-European Languages.
Nīti Literature
Module No. OS 2007
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on Definition of Nīti, Nīti literature of India, Arrival of Nīti Literature into Myanmar, Nīti Literature in Myanmar, Nīti Texts; Dhammanīti, Rājanīti, Sīhaḷanīti, Lokanīti, etc.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to achieve the appearance of Nīti Literature and the Nīti Texts in Myanmar. Moreover, it causes to know the importance of Knowledge, the nature of the wise men, and a description of true friends and false friends.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to get the knowledge that the learned and good man can be emerged by the instruction of Lokanīti Text.
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 2008
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from Theragāthā and Therīgāthā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module demonstrates such fact that the Theras and Therīs recited the verses how they became Arahats having reflected on their lives. Moreover, there can be studied the quality of the righteous ones and their remorseful dhammas.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the lives and verses uttered by the six Theras and six Therīs.
Buddhadassana
Module No. OS 2009
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the Buddhist Philosophy: Four Noble Truths, Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta, Dāna, Sīla and Bhāvanā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students can appreciate the Three characteristics, the Four Noble Truths, Charity, Morality and Insight Meditation.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to acquire the Buddhist Philosophy which should be practiced by the Buddhists.
Buddhist Councils
Module No. OS 2010
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers Buddhist Councils (Fourth, Fifty, Sixth), the important milestones in the History of Buddhism.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module introduces the students to the origin of Buddhist Councils, venues, presidents, and number of monks, sponsors and results.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to gain the background history of Buddhist Council.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 3001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 3101/3201 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3102/3202 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3103/3203 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3104/3204 | Prākrit | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 3001 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 3101/3201 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 3102/3202 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 3103/3203 (4) Sanskrit Language
OS 3104/3204 (4) Prākrit
Elective Courses
OS 3105/3205 (3) Pāli Conversation and Composition
OS 3106/3206 (3) History of Buddhism
OS 3107/3207 (3) Linguistics
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 3101/3201
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from the Khuddakapāṭha and Dhammapada .
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module introduces the students to Mettasutta which is the special moral ethics, loving-kindness to practise accordingly. It also familiarizes them with the verses of the Dhammapada which instruct the moral ethics to develop the art of living.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to gain truth, an exhortation and piece of advice contained each verse.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 3102/3202
1st Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on the extracts that are Majjhimanikāya, Aṅguttaranikāya and Milindapañha.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students acquire the doctrine that was expounded (Byākata) and was not expounded (Abyākata), cosequence of good and bad Kamma, the importance of logical thinking and Morality (Sīla), Concentration (Samādhi), and Wisdom (Paññā).
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module supports to study the philosophical view of Buddha has been mentioned with striking to be understood and the style of dialogue between the King Milinda and the Venerable Nāgasena on the Buddha, Dhamma and Milinda Text is a very up to date text for all.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 3103/3203
1st Semester
Course Description
This module acquaints students with the Sanskrit Alphabet in Devanāgrī and Roman Scripts, Vowel Sandhi rules, and Declension of Nouns ending in a, and ā. It will also help them to understand the First, Fourth, Sixth and Tenth Conjugation, and Tense Terminations (Present, Imperative and Optative).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit Language.
Prākrit
Module No. OS 3104/3204
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces students to a brief history of the Indo-Aryan Languages and various uses of the word “Prākrit”. It familiarizes them with the Dramatic Prākrits and Jain Prākrits, the General Character of Prākrit, the Phonetics, and the Śauresenī Extracts No. 1 – 4.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module graps the relationship between Śaurasenī, Māgadhī, Ardha-Māgadhī and Māhārāṣṭrī, and Śaurasenī which used in Dramatic Prākrit.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this semester, the students would be able to accomplish the knowledge of a brief history of the Indo-Aryan Languages and the historical relationship between Sanskrit, Prākrit and Pāli.
Pāli Conversation and Composition
Module No. OS 3105/3205
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Pāli Conversation and Composition.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module will help the students to have mastery of sentence construction and translation.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module cause to be developed in Pāli Conversation and Composition.
History of Buddhism
Module No. OS 3106/3206
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with History of Buddhism in Myanmar.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students realize to a brief history of Buddhism of Thaton, Suvaṇṇabhūmi, Śrīkṣetra, Rakhine and Bagan.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module supports to study of History of Buddhism.
Linguistics
Module No. OS 3107/3207
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers Linguistics: Origin of the Languages, General characteristics of the Languages, Field of Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Semantics.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the origin of the language, general characteristics, and basic field of linguistics, sound system and syntax.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the sound system and word formation system of languages.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 3002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 3108/3208 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3109/3209 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3110/3210 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3111/3211 | Prākrit | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 3002 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 3108/3208 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 3109/3209 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 3110/3210 (4) Sanskrit Language
OS 3111/3211 (4) Prākrit
Elective Courses
OS 3112/3212 (3) History of Buddhism
OS 3113/3213 (3) Abhidhamma
OS 3114/3214 (3) Linguistics
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 3108/3208
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the extracts from the Texts: Udāna, Itivuttaka and Suttanipāta .
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to achieve about how to cut of craving (taṇhā), the benefits of developing in loving kindness (mettā), two lucid things which protect the world (lokapāla dhamma), the meaning of the foul-smelling corruptions (āmagandha) and the Buddha go to the Rājagaha City for alms giving.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to gain truth, an exhortation and piece of advice contained each verse.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 3109/3209
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from Milindapañha and Dhammapadaṭṭhakathā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the characteristics of concentration (samādhi) and wisdom (paññā), benefits of giving (dāna) and admoniton of the rich man Dhanañjaya.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to examine the problems of Buddhist philosophy by means of available similes in life.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 3110/3210
2ndSemester
Course Description
This module familiarises students with the Declension of Nouns ending in i, ī, u and ū Conjugations (Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth), Tense Terminations (Future and Imperfect), Sandhi (Visarga and Consonantal), Translation of Sanskrit to English and that of English to Sanskrit.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit literature.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 3111/3211
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Prākrit. It introduces students to Compound Consonants, Vowels, Sandhi, Jain Māhārāṣṭrī, the story of Maṇḍiya the Robber, King Domūha, and the Ardha-Māgadhī, Udāyana.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be abele to grasp the changes of vowels and consonants in Prākrit, the combination of Prākrit words, and Jain Māhārāṣṭrī and the Ardha-Māgadhī languages used in plays.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to realize the combination of Prākrit words and Dramatic Prākrit.
History of Buddhism
Module No. OS 3112/3212
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on History of Buddhism in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Srilanka and Tibet.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the political, cultural and religious relationships between Ceylon and other countries, and the history of Buddhism in Tibet.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to acquire to History of Buddhism in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Srilanka and Tibet.
Abhidhamma
Module No. OS 3113/3213
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses Citta, Cetasika, Rūpa, Nibbāna, Paṭiccasamuppāda, Kammavāda and Saṃsāra on Buddha’s Abhidhamma.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to realize the Ultimate Reality, Depentent Origination, and the Cycle of Birth.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the outline of Buddhist Philosophy in Four Ultimate Realities, Changes of Causation, Law of Kamma and Round of Birth.
Linguistics
Module No. OS 3114/3214
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses the Advent of Pāli Literature in Myanmar, Contribution of Pāli to Myanmar (Etymology) and Pāli Philology.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know how Pāli Literature supports Myanmar Literature, the Way of increasing Myanmar Words.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to realize the arrival of Pāli Literature to Myanmar and the Changes of Pāli Words to Myanmar Words.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 4001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 4101/4201 | Pāli Literature (Canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4102/4202 | Pāli Literature (Non-canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4103/4203 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4104/4204 | Epigraphy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 4001 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 4101/ 4201 (4) Pāli Literature (Canonical)
OS 4102/4202 (4) Pāli Literature (Non-canonical)
OS 4103/4203 (4) Sanskrit Language
OS 4104/4204 (4) Epigraphy
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
OS 4105/4205 (3) History of Pāli Literature in Myanmar
OS 4106 /4206 (3) Buddhist Ethics
OS 4107/4207 (3) Buddhist Art and Architecture
Pāli Literature (Canonical)
Module No. OS 4101/4201
1st Semester
Course Description
This module acquaints students with Pāli Literature from the Dhammapada, Suttanipāta, Theragāthā and Therīgāthās Texts.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses on the essence of doctrine and the characteristics of fool, the law of Kamma, failure, how the Theras and Therīs became Arahantship on their lives and the quality of the righteous ones.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to achieve admonitions of the Buddha, belief and culture of races according to the subject matter.
Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical)
Module No. OS 4102/4202
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers Anāthapiṇḍikaseṭṭhivatthu and Cittagahapativatthu from the Dhammapadaṭṭha-kathā, Meṇḍakapañha (Sabbaññutabhāvapañha, Maccupāsamuttipañha) from the Milindapañha, and Guttilajātakavaṇṇanā, Sasapaṇḍitajātakavaṇṇanā from the Jātakaṭṭhakathā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses on the advantages of charity, the omniscience, inevitable of death, the relationship between master and pupil, and donation of the rabbit (Bodhisatta) of his own body.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to realize the advantages of offering, Buddhist Philosophy and relationship to teacher and pupil.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 4103/4203
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with declension of Nounds ending in ṛ, Pronouns, Particles, tense termination (Perfect tense), gerund, infinitive and translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit language.
Epigraphy
Module No. OS 4104/4204
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the Rājakumāra Pāli Inscription and Kalyānī Pāli Inscription.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module discovers the culture of Bagan Period which decended to the Buddha’s admonition, and the arrival of Sinhalese Buddhism to Myanmar.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the knowledge of Bagan Culture and History of Buddhism.
History of Pāli Literature in Myanmar
Module No. OS 4105/4205
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with History of Pāli Literature in Myanmar: Pinya, Innwa, Nyaungyan, Konboung.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to achieve Pāli Literature in Pinya, Innwa, Naungyan, Konboung Periods.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module focuses on the important of Pāli Literature according to the periods.
Buddhist Ethics
Module No. OS 4106/4206
1st Semester
Course Description
This module offers knowledge of the Buddhist culture: the Three Gems, the Three Refuges, Morality, Prayers, Sending Mettā and Sharing Merits.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to know the daily duties of Buddhists.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the basic duties of all Buddhists that should be understood and practised.
Buddhist Art and Architecture
Module No. OS 4107/4207
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces Origin of Stupa and Temple, Kinds of Stupas, Parts of the Stupa, and Decorative Statues of Pagoda – Sakka, Brahmā, Manussīha, Haṃsa, Nāga, Sīha, Vasundarī, Dagon-dine (Flag staff).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to acquire the Origin of Stupa and Temple, Buddha Image and Decorative Statues of Pagoda in detail.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes to Buddhist Art and Architecture.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 4002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 4108/4208 | Pāli Literature (Canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4109/4209 | Pāli Literature (Non-canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4110/4210 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4111/4211 | Epigraphy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 4002 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 4108/4208 (4) Pāli Literature (Canonical)
OS 4109/4209 (4) Pāli Literature (Non-canonical)
OS 4110/4210 (4) Sanskrit
OS 4111/4211 (4) Epigraphy
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
OS 4112/4212 (3) Buddhist Culture
OS 4113/4213 (3) Buddhist Philosophy
OS 4114/4214 (3) Buddhist Art and Architecture
Pāli Literature (Canonical)
Module No. OS 4108/4208
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers Siṅgālasutta from the Dīghanikāya, Jīvakasutta and Aṅgulimālasutta from the Majjhimanikāya, Akkhaṇasutta from the Aṅguttaranikāya and Dhajaggasutta from the Saṃyuttanikāya.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to obtain the admonitions for the householder in life, the monks should not take the flesh seen or heard or suspected to be especially prepared for them, how to gentle Aṅgulimāla, eight faulty conditions and the three attributes of the Three Gems.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to understand the social duties towards each other in the family and community.
Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical)
Module No. OS 4109/4209
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on the righteous man from Sujanakaṇḍa, the evil man from Bāladujjanakaṇḍa and the friendship from Mittakaṇḍa of the Lokanīti Text.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module contributes the righteous man, the evil man, the friendship and the purification of mind.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to realize the knowledge of social dealing and purification of mind.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 4110/4210
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes students with Declension of Nouns ending in consonant, Aorist Tense Termination, the Causal Verb, Passive Verb and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit language.
Epigraphy
Module No. OS 4111/4211
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with Seven Aśokan Pillar Edicts.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module familiarizes the students with Brāhmī Script, Aśokan Prākrit adn Aśoka’s Dharma.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module can be found Aśoka’s Dharma.
Buddhist Culture
Module No. OS 4112/4212
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Kason Festival, Wazo Festival, Thadingyut Festival, Pavarana Ceremony, Initiation Ceremony and Ordination Ceremony.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students cause to know the Origin and Celebration of the Festivals and Ceremonies, and the connection to Buddha’s life.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the customary festivals and ceremonies in Buddhist Culture.
Buddhist Philosophy
Module No. OS 4113/4213
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Buddhist Philosophy: Hirī and Ottappa, Brāhmavihāra, Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta, Catusaccāni, Dāna, and Bhāvanā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would able to realize the Two Worldly Guardian Dhammas, the Four Sublime states of Mind practised by the Brāhmas, the Three Characteristics (impermanence, suffering, non-self), the Four Noble Truths, Charity, and Insight Meditation.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the Buddhist Philosophy should be practised by the Buddhists.
Buddhist Art and Architecture
Module No. OS 4114/4214
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module introduces Buddha Image: History of Buddha Image, Buddhist Iconography, Uṇhīsasīsa, Bhūmiphassa Mudrā, Dhammaccaka Mudrā, Abhaya Mudrā, Varada Mudrā, Jhāna Mudrā, Sīhāsana, and Padumāsana.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students could able to know the History of Buddha Image, and gesture of the Buddha Image.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module causes to know the characteristics of Buddha Image thoroughly.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 3001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 3101/3201 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3102/3202 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3103/3203 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3104/3204 | Prākrit | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 3001 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 3101/3201 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 3102/3202 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 3103/3203 (4) Sanskrit Language
OS 3104/3204 (4) Prākrit
Elective Courses
OS 3105/3205 (3) Pāli Conversation and Composition
OS 3106/3206 (3) History of Buddhism
OS 3107/3207 (3) Linguistics
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 3101/3201
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from the Khuddakapāṭha and Dhammapada .
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module introduces the students to Mettasutta which is the special moral ethics, loving-kindness to practise accordingly. It also familiarizes them with the verses of the Dhammapada which instruct the moral ethics to develop the art of living.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to gain truth, an exhortation and piece of advice contained each verse.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 3102/3202
1st Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on the extracts that are Majjhimanikāya, Aṅguttaranikāya and Milindapañha.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students acquire the doctrine that was expounded (Byākata) and was not expounded (Abyākata), cosequence of good and bad Kamma, the importance of logical thinking and Morality (Sīla), Concentration (Samādhi), and Wisdom (Paññā).
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module supports to study the philosophical view of Buddha has been mentioned with striking to be understood and the style of dialogue between the King Milinda and the Venerable Nāgasena on the Buddha, Dhamma and Milinda Text is a very up to date text for all.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 3103/3203
1st Semester
Course Description
This module acquaints students with the Sanskrit Alphabet in Devanāgrī and Roman Scripts, Vowel Sandhi rules, and Declension of Nouns ending in a, and ā. It will also help them to understand the First, Fourth, Sixth and Tenth Conjugation, and Tense Terminations (Present, Imperative and Optative).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit Language.
Prākrit
Module No. OS 3104/3204
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces students to a brief history of the Indo-Aryan Languages and various uses of the word “Prākrit”. It familiarizes them with the Dramatic Prākrits and Jain Prākrits, the General Character of Prākrit, the Phonetics, and the Śauresenī Extracts No. 1 – 4.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module graps the relationship between Śaurasenī, Māgadhī, Ardha-Māgadhī and Māhārāṣṭrī, and Śaurasenī which used in Dramatic Prākrit.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this semester, the students would be able to accomplish the knowledge of a brief history of the Indo-Aryan Languages and the historical relationship between Sanskrit, Prākrit and Pāli.
Pāli Conversation and Composition
Module No. OS 3105/3205
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Pāli Conversation and Composition.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module will help the students to have mastery of sentence construction and translation.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module cause to be developed in Pāli Conversation and Composition.
History of Buddhism
Module No. OS 3106/3206
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with History of Buddhism in Myanmar.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students realize to a brief history of Buddhism of Thaton, Suvaṇṇabhūmi, Śrīkṣetra, Rakhine and Bagan.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module supports to study of History of Buddhism.
Linguistics
Module No. OS 3107/3207
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers Linguistics: Origin of the Languages, General characteristics of the Languages, Field of Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Semantics.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the origin of the language, general characteristics, and basic field of linguistics, sound system and syntax.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the sound system and word formation system of languages.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 3002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 3108/3208 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3109/3209 | Pāli Literature (Prose) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3110/3210 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 3111/3211 | Prākrit | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 3002 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 3108/3208 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 3109/3209 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose)
OS 3110/3210 (4) Sanskrit Language
OS 3111/3211 (4) Prākrit
Elective Courses
OS 3112/3212 (3) History of Buddhism
OS 3113/3213 (3) Abhidhamma
OS 3114/3214 (3) Linguistics
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 3108/3208
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the extracts from the Texts: Udāna, Itivuttaka and Suttanipāta .
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to achieve about how to cut of craving (taṇhā), the benefits of developing in loving kindness (mettā), two lucid things which protect the world (lokapāla dhamma), the meaning of the foul-smelling corruptions (āmagandha) and the Buddha go to the Rājagaha City for alms giving.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to gain truth, an exhortation and piece of advice contained each verse.
Pāli Literature (Prose)
Module No. OS 3109/3209
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from Milindapañha and Dhammapadaṭṭhakathā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the characteristics of concentration (samādhi) and wisdom (paññā), benefits of giving (dāna) and admoniton of the rich man Dhanañjaya.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to examine the problems of Buddhist philosophy by means of available similes in life.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 3110/3210
2ndSemester
Course Description
This module familiarises students with the Declension of Nouns ending in i, ī, u and ū Conjugations (Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth), Tense Terminations (Future and Imperfect), Sandhi (Visarga and Consonantal), Translation of Sanskrit to English and that of English to Sanskrit.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit literature.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 3111/3211
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Prākrit. It introduces students to Compound Consonants, Vowels, Sandhi, Jain Māhārāṣṭrī, the story of Maṇḍiya the Robber, King Domūha, and the Ardha-Māgadhī, Udāyana.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be abele to grasp the changes of vowels and consonants in Prākrit, the combination of Prākrit words, and Jain Māhārāṣṭrī and the Ardha-Māgadhī languages used in plays.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to realize the combination of Prākrit words and Dramatic Prākrit.
History of Buddhism
Module No. OS 3112/3212
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on History of Buddhism in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Srilanka and Tibet.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know the political, cultural and religious relationships between Ceylon and other countries, and the history of Buddhism in Tibet.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to acquire to History of Buddhism in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Srilanka and Tibet.
Abhidhamma
Module No. OS 3113/3213
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses Citta, Cetasika, Rūpa, Nibbāna, Paṭiccasamuppāda, Kammavāda and Saṃsāra on Buddha’s Abhidhamma.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to realize the Ultimate Reality, Depentent Origination, and the Cycle of Birth.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to accomplish the outline of Buddhist Philosophy in Four Ultimate Realities, Changes of Causation, Law of Kamma and Round of Birth.
Linguistics
Module No. OS 3114/3214
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses the Advent of Pāli Literature in Myanmar, Contribution of Pāli to Myanmar (Etymology) and Pāli Philology.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to know how Pāli Literature supports Myanmar Literature, the Way of increasing Myanmar Words.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to realize the arrival of Pāli Literature to Myanmar and the Changes of Pāli Words to Myanmar Words.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 4001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 4101/4201 | Pāli Literature (Canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4102/4202 | Pāli Literature (Non-canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4103/4203 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4104/4204 | Epigraphy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 4001 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 4101/ 4201 (4) Pāli Literature (Canonical)
OS 4102/4202 (4) Pāli Literature (Non-canonical)
OS 4103/4203 (4) Sanskrit Language
OS 4104/4204 (4) Epigraphy
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
OS 4105/4205 (3) History of Pāli Literature in Myanmar
OS 4106 /4206 (3) Buddhist Ethics
OS 4107/4207 (3) Buddhist Art and Architecture
Pāli Literature (Canonical)
Module No. OS 4101/4201
1st Semester
Course Description
This module acquaints students with Pāli Literature from the Dhammapada, Suttanipāta, Theragāthā and Therīgāthās Texts.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses on the essence of doctrine and the characteristics of fool, the law of Kamma, failure, how the Theras and Therīs became Arahantship on their lives and the quality of the righteous ones.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to achieve admonitions of the Buddha, belief and culture of races according to the subject matter.
Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical)
Module No. OS 4102/4202
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers Anāthapiṇḍikaseṭṭhivatthu and Cittagahapativatthu from the Dhammapadaṭṭha-kathā, Meṇḍakapañha (Sabbaññutabhāvapañha, Maccupāsamuttipañha) from the Milindapañha, and Guttilajātakavaṇṇanā, Sasapaṇḍitajātakavaṇṇanā from the Jātakaṭṭhakathā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses on the advantages of charity, the omniscience, inevitable of death, the relationship between master and pupil, and donation of the rabbit (Bodhisatta) of his own body.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to realize the advantages of offering, Buddhist Philosophy and relationship to teacher and pupil.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 4103/4203
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with declension of Nounds ending in ṛ, Pronouns, Particles, tense termination (Perfect tense), gerund, infinitive and translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit language.
Epigraphy
Module No. OS 4104/4204
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the Rājakumāra Pāli Inscription and Kalyānī Pāli Inscription.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module discovers the culture of Bagan Period which decended to the Buddha’s admonition, and the arrival of Sinhalese Buddhism to Myanmar.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide the knowledge of Bagan Culture and History of Buddhism.
History of Pāli Literature in Myanmar
Module No. OS 4105/4205
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with History of Pāli Literature in Myanmar: Pinya, Innwa, Nyaungyan, Konboung.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to achieve Pāli Literature in Pinya, Innwa, Naungyan, Konboung Periods.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module focuses on the important of Pāli Literature according to the periods.
Buddhist Ethics
Module No. OS 4106/4206
1st Semester
Course Description
This module offers knowledge of the Buddhist culture: the Three Gems, the Three Refuges, Morality, Prayers, Sending Mettā and Sharing Merits.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to know the daily duties of Buddhists.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the basic duties of all Buddhists that should be understood and practised.
Buddhist Art and Architecture
Module No. OS 4107/4207
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces Origin of Stupa and Temple, Kinds of Stupas, Parts of the Stupa, and Decorative Statues of Pagoda – Sakka, Brahmā, Manussīha, Haṃsa, Nāga, Sīha, Vasundarī, Dagon-dine (Flag staff).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would be able to acquire the Origin of Stupa and Temple, Buddha Image and Decorative Statues of Pagoda in detail.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes to Buddhist Art and Architecture.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| Eng 4002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| OS 4108/4208 | Pāli Literature (Canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4109/4209 | Pāli Literature (Non-canonical) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4110/4210 | Sanskrit Language | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 4111/4211 | Epigraphy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 22
Total Hours = 28
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Foundation Courses
Eng 4002 (3) English
Core Courses
OS 4108/4208 (4) Pāli Literature (Canonical)
OS 4109/4209 (4) Pāli Literature (Non-canonical)
OS 4110/4210 (4) Sanskrit
OS 4111/4211 (4) Epigraphy
Elective Courses (for Oriental Studies Specialization)
OS 4112/4212 (3) Buddhist Culture
OS 4113/4213 (3) Buddhist Philosophy
OS 4114/4214 (3) Buddhist Art and Architecture
Pāli Literature (Canonical)
Module No. OS 4108/4208
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers Siṅgālasutta from the Dīghanikāya, Jīvakasutta and Aṅgulimālasutta from the Majjhimanikāya, Akkhaṇasutta from the Aṅguttaranikāya and Dhajaggasutta from the Saṃyuttanikāya.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the students would be able to obtain the admonitions for the householder in life, the monks should not take the flesh seen or heard or suspected to be especially prepared for them, how to gentle Aṅgulimāla, eight faulty conditions and the three attributes of the Three Gems.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to understand the social duties towards each other in the family and community.
Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical)
Module No. OS 4109/4209
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module focuses on the righteous man from Sujanakaṇḍa, the evil man from Bāladujjanakaṇḍa and the friendship from Mittakaṇḍa of the Lokanīti Text.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module contributes the righteous man, the evil man, the friendship and the purification of mind.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to realize the knowledge of social dealing and purification of mind.
Sanskrit Language
Module No. OS 4110/4210
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes students with Declension of Nouns ending in consonant, Aorist Tense Termination, the Causal Verb, Passive Verb and Translation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module provides the study on Pāli words derived from Sanskrit words by Philology, and Sanskrit words used in some ancient Myanmar inscriptions and Myanmar literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module will provide students with the knowledge of sentence construction, translation and Sanskrit language.
Epigraphy
Module No. OS 4111/4211
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with Seven Aśokan Pillar Edicts.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module familiarizes the students with Brāhmī Script, Aśokan Prākrit adn Aśoka’s Dharma.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module can be found Aśoka’s Dharma.
Buddhist Culture
Module No. OS 4112/4212
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Kason Festival, Wazo Festival, Thadingyut Festival, Pavarana Ceremony, Initiation Ceremony and Ordination Ceremony.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the students cause to know the Origin and Celebration of the Festivals and Ceremonies, and the connection to Buddha’s life.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the customary festivals and ceremonies in Buddhist Culture.
Buddhist Philosophy
Module No. OS 4113/4213
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Buddhist Philosophy: Hirī and Ottappa, Brāhmavihāra, Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta, Catusaccāni, Dāna, and Bhāvanā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students would able to realize the Two Worldly Guardian Dhammas, the Four Sublime states of Mind practised by the Brāhmas, the Three Characteristics (impermanence, suffering, non-self), the Four Noble Truths, Charity, and Insight Meditation.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module contributes the Buddhist Philosophy should be practised by the Buddhists.
Buddhist Art and Architecture
Module No. OS 4114/4214
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module introduces Buddha Image: History of Buddha Image, Buddhist Iconography, Uṇhīsasīsa, Bhūmiphassa Mudrā, Dhammaccaka Mudrā, Abhaya Mudrā, Varada Mudrā, Jhāna Mudrā, Sīhāsana, and Padumāsana.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the students could able to know the History of Buddha Image, and gesture of the Buddha Image.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module causes to know the characteristics of Buddha Image thoroughly.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| OS 5201 | Pāli Grammar | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5202 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5203 | Sanskrit Literature | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5204 | Epigraphy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5205 | Ancient Indian History | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 23
Total Hours = 29
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Core Courses
OS 5201 (4) Pāli Grammar
OS 5202 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 5203 (4) Sanskrit Literature
OS 5204 (4) Epigraphy
OS 5205 (4) Ancient Indian History
Elective Courses
OS 5206 (3) Pāli Literature in Myanmar
OS 5207 (3) Mahāyāna Buddhism
OS 5208 (3) Buddhist Art (Architecture)
Pāli Grammar
Module No. OS 5201
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Kaccāyana (Akhyātakappa).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would able to know the differences between the stem of Kaccāyana Grammar and the stem of Pāli Grammar which taught in morden period.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module provides the learners the method of Aphorisen which expounded on the verb of Kaccāya Grammar.
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 5202
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers the extracts from Dhammapada: Appamādavagga, Bhikkhuvagga, Maggavagga and Suttanipāta: Aṭṭhakavagga, Theragāthā and Therīgāthā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module offers the Essence of Dhamma, Result of the avoiding of the sensual pleasure, how the Theras and Therīs became Arahantship, the quality of the righteous ones and their remorseful dhammas.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able to achieve admonitions of the Buddha, belief and culture of races according to the subject matter.
Sanskrit Literature
Module No. OS 5203
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Hitopadeśa (Nidānavatthu, The Old Tiger and The Traveller, The Deer, The Crow and The Jackal).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module causes to know that the greedy one is deceived the wicked one, the characteristics of real friend and unreal friend, Indian Culture and Customs.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able to realize do’s and don’ts of humanbeing according to Hitopadeśa.
Epigraphy
Module No. OS 5204
1st Semester
Course Description
This module acquaints students with Aśokan Rock Edicts (I – V).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners discover the proclamations on morality (dharma-śrāvana) or the rescripts on morality (dharma-lipi) by Aśoka and Aśokan Prākrit.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module can be found Aśoka’s Dharma.
Ancient Indian History
Module No. OS 5205
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces students to Ancient Indian History (Maurya Empire).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners would be able to knwo the dynesties of Indian Kings, Greco Buddhist Art, Imperialism and Appearance of Mauriya Empire.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able to know Ancient Indian History.
Pāli Literature in Myanmar
Module No. OS 5206
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the History of Pāli Literature in Bagan Period.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners can study the Grammartical Texts, Prosodies, Commantaries, etc.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners discover Pāli Literature in Bagan Period.
Mahāyāna Buddhism
Module No. OS 5207
1st Semester
Course Description
This module included Introduction to Mahāyāna Buddhism: Hinayāna and Mahāyāna, Causation, Karma and Non-Ego, Doctrine of Mahāyāna Buddhism, Tathāgata, Nirvana, Trikāya (The Three Bodies of the Buddha), Amida, Bodhisattva, Enlightenment and Salvation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners focus Hinayāna and Mahāyāna Buddhism, Karma and Non-Ego, and Nirvana, etc.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners acquire the Mahāyāna’s Philosophy.
Buddhist Art (Architecture)
Module No. OS 5208
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the knowledge of Painting and Sculpture in Bagan.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners would be able to know Painting and Sculpture, History of Buddhism and 550 Birth Stories of Bodhisatta.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners examine the Bagan’s Painting.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| OS 5209 | Pāli Literature (Prose I) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5210 | Pāli Literature (Prose II) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5211 | Sanskrit Literature | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5212 | Buddhist Philosophy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5213 | History of Sanskrit Literature | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 23
Total Hours = 29
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Core Courses
OS 5209 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose I)
OS 5210 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose II)
OS 5211 (4) Sanskrit Literature
OS 5212 (4) Buddhist Philosophy
OS 5213 (4) History of Sanskrit Literature
Elective Courses
OS 5214 (3) Prākrit
OS 5215 (3) Mahāyāna Buddhism
OS 5216 (3) Buddhist Art (Votive tablets)
Pāli Literature (Prose I)
Module No. OS 5209
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes students with Pañcasatikakkhandhaka, Sattasatikakkhandhaka from Vinaya Piṭaka Cūḷavagga.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners focus First Buddhist Council and Second Buddhist Council according to Vinaya Piṭaka thoroughly.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to gain the background history of Buddhist Council in detail.
Pāli Literature (Prose II)
Module No. OS 5210
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the extracts from the Majjhimanikāya: Pāsarāsisutta, Alagaddūpamasutta and Saṃyutta Nikāya: Kosalasaṃyutta – Pathamavagga, Aṅguttaranikāya: Paññāsutta, Dutiyalokadhamma-sutta.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners interpret the noble search, the six standpoints for views, the doctrines taught to Kosala, Insight Wisdom and eight worldly conditions.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners could be understood how to dwell in happy and healthy according to the teaching and admonitions of Buddha.
Sanskrit Literature
Module No. OS 5211
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with Nala and Damayanti (Chapter I and II) and Hotipadeśa: The Blind Vulture and The Cat.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module discovers composing skill of the writer, Morphology of the Sanskrit Literature and the Lesson that the one who don’t know race is unbelieveable.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module focuses the flavour and knowledge of Sanskrit Literature.
Buddhist Philosophy
Module No. OS 5212
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the knowledge of Buddhist Philosophy: Abhidhammaṭṭhasaṅgaha.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners could be able to study Consciousness, Mental Factor, Matter, Nibbāna (Four Ultimate Truths) thoroughly.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to accomplish the outline of Buddhist Philosophy in Four Ultimate Realities, Changes of Causation, Law of Kamma and Round of Birth.
History of Sanskrit Literature
Module No. OS 5213
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers Rāmāyana, Mahābhārata, Kāvya Literature, Drama Literature, Nīti Literature: Pañcatantra and Hitopadeśa.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners realize the History of Kāvya Literature, Drama Literature and Nīti Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module discovers History of Sanskrit Literature.
Prākrit
Module No. OS 5214
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers the Introduction to Prākrit, and Prākrit Literature.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to know distribution of Prākrit Extracts, Prākrit Literature written by Ardha-Māgadhī and Māgadhī.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to accomplish the Prākrit Literature.
Mahāyāna Buddhism
Module No. OS 5215
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the knowledge of Further Development of Mahāyāna, Mahāyāna in Practice, and Outline of Some Important Mahāyāna Sūtras.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module examines the development of Mahāyāna Buddhism in China and Japan, their practices and the popular Mahāyāna Sūtras.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able know the Mahāyānist Philosophy of China and Japan.
Buddhist Art (Votive Tablets)
Module No. OS 5216
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes the learners with Votive Tablets in Myanmar.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module discovers the votive tablets which contained Buddha Image and Bodhisatta, History of Buddhism and 55o Birth Stories of Bodhisatta.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners cause to know that there were appeared not only Theravāda but also Mahāyāna Buddhism in Myanmar.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| OS 5201 | Pāli Grammar | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5202 | Pāli Literature (Poetry) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5203 | Sanskrit Literature | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5204 | Epigraphy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5205 | Ancient Indian History | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 23
Total Hours = 29
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Core Courses
OS 5201 (4) Pāli Grammar
OS 5202 (4) Pāli Literature (Poetry)
OS 5203 (4) Sanskrit Literature
OS 5204 (4) Epigraphy
OS 5205 (4) Ancient Indian History
Elective Courses
OS 5206 (3) Pāli Literature in Myanmar
OS 5207 (3) Mahāyāna Buddhism
OS 5208 (3) Buddhist Art (Architecture)
Pāli Grammar
Module No. OS 5201
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Kaccāyana (Akhyātakappa).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would able to know the differences between the stem of Kaccāyana Grammar and the stem of Pāli Grammar which taught in morden period.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module provides the learners the method of Aphorisen which expounded on the verb of Kaccāya Grammar.
Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Module No. OS 5202
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers the extracts from Dhammapada: Appamādavagga, Bhikkhuvagga, Maggavagga and Suttanipāta: Aṭṭhakavagga, Theragāthā and Therīgāthā.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module offers the Essence of Dhamma, Result of the avoiding of the sensual pleasure, how the Theras and Therīs became Arahantship, the quality of the righteous ones and their remorseful dhammas.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able to achieve admonitions of the Buddha, belief and culture of races according to the subject matter.
Sanskrit Literature
Module No. OS 5203
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Hitopadeśa (Nidānavatthu, The Old Tiger and The Traveller, The Deer, The Crow and The Jackal).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module causes to know that the greedy one is deceived the wicked one, the characteristics of real friend and unreal friend, Indian Culture and Customs.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able to realize do’s and don’ts of humanbeing according to Hitopadeśa.
Epigraphy
Module No. OS 5204
1st Semester
Course Description
This module acquaints students with Aśokan Rock Edicts (I – V).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners discover the proclamations on morality (dharma-śrāvana) or the rescripts on morality (dharma-lipi) by Aśoka and Aśokan Prākrit.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module can be found Aśoka’s Dharma.
Ancient Indian History
Module No. OS 5205
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces students to Ancient Indian History (Maurya Empire).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners would be able to knwo the dynesties of Indian Kings, Greco Buddhist Art, Imperialism and Appearance of Mauriya Empire.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able to know Ancient Indian History.
Pāli Literature in Myanmar
Module No. OS 5206
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the History of Pāli Literature in Bagan Period.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners can study the Grammartical Texts, Prosodies, Commantaries, etc.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners discover Pāli Literature in Bagan Period.
Mahāyāna Buddhism
Module No. OS 5207
1st Semester
Course Description
This module included Introduction to Mahāyāna Buddhism: Hinayāna and Mahāyāna, Causation, Karma and Non-Ego, Doctrine of Mahāyāna Buddhism, Tathāgata, Nirvana, Trikāya (The Three Bodies of the Buddha), Amida, Bodhisattva, Enlightenment and Salvation.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners focus Hinayāna and Mahāyāna Buddhism, Karma and Non-Ego, and Nirvana, etc.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners acquire the Mahāyāna’s Philosophy.
Buddhist Art (Architecture)
Module No. OS 5208
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the knowledge of Painting and Sculpture in Bagan.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners would be able to know Painting and Sculpture, History of Buddhism and 550 Birth Stories of Bodhisatta.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners examine the Bagan’s Painting.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| OS 5209 | Pāli Literature (Prose I) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5210 | Pāli Literature (Prose II) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5211 | Sanskrit Literature | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5212 | Buddhist Philosophy | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| OS 5213 | History of Sanskrit Literature | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 12 | |
Total Credit Points = 23
Total Hours = 29
* A student can choose any one elective course.
Core Courses
OS 5209 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose I)
OS 5210 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose II)
OS 5211 (4) Sanskrit Literature
OS 5212 (4) Buddhist Philosophy
OS 5213 (4) History of Sanskrit Literature
Elective Courses
OS 5214 (3) Prākrit
OS 5215 (3) Mahāyāna Buddhism
OS 5216 (3) Buddhist Art (Votive tablets)
Pāli Literature (Prose I)
Module No. OS 5209
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes students with Pañcasatikakkhandhaka, Sattasatikakkhandhaka from Vinaya Piṭaka Cūḷavagga.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners focus First Buddhist Council and Second Buddhist Council according to Vinaya Piṭaka thoroughly.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to gain the background history of Buddhist Council in detail.
Pāli Literature (Prose II)
Module No. OS 5210
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the extracts from the Majjhimanikāya: Pāsarāsisutta, Alagaddūpamasutta and Saṃyutta Nikāya: Kosalasaṃyutta – Pathamavagga, Aṅguttaranikāya: Paññāsutta, Dutiyalokadhamma-sutta.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners interpret the noble search, the six standpoints for views, the doctrines taught to Kosala, Insight Wisdom and eight worldly conditions.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners could be understood how to dwell in happy and healthy according to the teaching and admonitions of Buddha.
Sanskrit Literature
Module No. OS 5211
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with Nala and Damayanti (Chapter I and II) and Hotipadeśa: The Blind Vulture and The Cat.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module discovers composing skill of the writer, Morphology of the Sanskrit Literature and the Lesson that the one who don’t know race is unbelieveable.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module focuses the flavour and knowledge of Sanskrit Literature.
Buddhist Philosophy
Module No. OS 5212
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the knowledge of Buddhist Philosophy: Abhidhammaṭṭhasaṅgaha.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners could be able to study Consciousness, Mental Factor, Matter, Nibbāna (Four Ultimate Truths) thoroughly.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to accomplish the outline of Buddhist Philosophy in Four Ultimate Realities, Changes of Causation, Law of Kamma and Round of Birth.
History of Sanskrit Literature
Module No. OS 5213
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers Rāmāyana, Mahābhārata, Kāvya Literature, Drama Literature, Nīti Literature: Pañcatantra and Hitopadeśa.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learners realize the History of Kāvya Literature, Drama Literature and Nīti Literature.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This module discovers History of Sanskrit Literature.
Prākrit
Module No. OS 5214
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module covers the Introduction to Prākrit, and Prākrit Literature.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to know distribution of Prākrit Extracts, Prākrit Literature written by Ardha-Māgadhī and Māgadhī.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to accomplish the Prākrit Literature.
Mahāyāna Buddhism
Module No. OS 5215
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module introduces the knowledge of Further Development of Mahāyāna, Mahāyāna in Practice, and Outline of Some Important Mahāyāna Sūtras.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module examines the development of Mahāyāna Buddhism in China and Japan, their practices and the popular Mahāyāna Sūtras.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able know the Mahāyānist Philosophy of China and Japan.
Buddhist Art (Votive Tablets)
Module No. OS 5216
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes the learners with Votive Tablets in Myanmar.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module discovers the votive tablets which contained Buddha Image and Bodhisatta, History of Buddhism and 55o Birth Stories of Bodhisatta.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners cause to know that there were appeared not only Theravāda but also Mahāyāna Buddhism in Myanmar.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| OS 611 | Pāli Language & Literature | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| OS 612 | Pāli Literature (Prose and Poetry) | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| OS 613 | Sanskrit Language and Literature | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| OS 614 | Buddhist Culture, Art & Architecture | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
Core Courses
OS 611 (4) Pāli Language & Literature
OS 612 (4) Pāli Literature (Prose and Poetry)
OS 613 (4) Sanskrit Language and Literature
OS 614 (4) Buddhist Culture, Art & Architecture
Pāli Language & Literature
Module No. OS 611
1st Semester
Course Description
This module covers the Word Formation: Phonology, Evolution of Declension, Evolution of Verbal System, Syntax of the Cases, Syntax of the Verbs, and Pāli Composition.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses the sound system, declension, verbal system, syntax of the cases and verbs, and how to write an essay by combining nouns, verb, etc. in Pāli Language.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able know the sound system, noun formation, verb formation, sentence formation and writing system of essay in Pāli Language.
Pāli Literature (Prose and Poetry)
Module No. OS 612
1st Semester
Course Description
This module is concerned with the extracts from the Dīghanikāya, Majjhimanikāya, Suttanipāta, Theragāthā, Therīgāthā and Dhammapada.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
In this module, the learner focus the fruit of recluse-ship, the five factors of striving, mind steafastly on the body, way to Nibbāna, Arahantship of Theras and Therīs, craving and the one who called Brāhmaṇa.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the semester, the learners would be able know the primitive Buddhism, and do’s and don’ts of monkhood.
Sanskrit Language and Literature
Module No. OS 613
1st Semester
Course Description
This module introduces learners to Verbal system, Nominal system, Syntax from Sanskrit Language, and Abhijñāna Śakuntalam Act I, Vedic and Epic from Sanskrit Literature.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module can grasp the verbal and nominal system in Sanskrit. Moreover, it can study the emerging of Four Vedas, Epic, the Life of Buddha written by Sanskrit Language, and etc.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to accomplish the syntax of Sanskrit sentences and the emerging of the Vadic and Epic Sanskrit.
Buddhist Culture, Art & Architecture
Module No. OS 614
1st Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Buddhism in Everyday Life, Transmission of Buddhist Value, Buddhist Culture in Myanmar Society, Indian Buddhist Art and Architecture, and South East Asian Buddhist Art and Architecture.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module will provide the activities of Buddhists in daily life, the traditional festivals and ceremonies celebrated in Buddhist Culture, and Indian and South East Asian Buddhist Art and Architecture.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to acquire the traditional culture and customs of the Buddhist in Myanmar, and India and South East Asian Buddhist Art and Architecture.
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Points | Hours per week | |
| Lecture | Tutorial | |||
| OS 621 | Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical) & Pāli Prosody and Rhetorid | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| OS 622 | History of Buddhism | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| OS 623 | Indian Philosophy & Buddhist Thought | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| OS 624 | Pāli and Prākrit Epigraphy | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
Core Courses
OS 621 (4) Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical) & Pāli Prosody and Rhetorid
OS 622 (4) History of Buddhism
OS 623 (4) Indian Philosophy & Buddhist Thought
OS 624 (4) Pāli and Prākrit Epigraphy
Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical) & Pāli Prosody and Rhetorid
Module No. OS 621
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module includes Visuddhimagga (Sīlaniddesa) and Mahāvaṃsa (Chapter V, VI and VII) form Non-Canonical, and Prosody (Vuttodaya) and Rhetoric (Subodhālaṅkāra).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses on the meaning and characteristics, causing and advantage, destruction and prevention, purification and impuraties of Sīla, the Coronation of Prince Vijaya and King Aśoka, the formation of stanza (gāthā) by prosody and rhetoric.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to know the step-by-step references of Sīla, the part of the chronicle of Ceylon and the laws of versification.
History of Buddhism
Module No. OS 622
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with the Rise of Buddhism, Hinduism and Buddhism, Theravāda and Mahāyāna Buddhism, Buddhism in Myanmar and other Theravāda Countries and Buddhism in East Asia.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module focuses on the appearance of Hinduism and Buddhism, the expension of Theravāda and Mahāyāna Buddhism in Myanmar and other countries.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to achieve the spread of Hinduism, Theravāda and Mahāyāna Buddhism in India, Myanmar, East Asia and other countries.
Indian Philosophy & Buddhist Thought
Module No. OS 623
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module familiarizes learners with Basic Features and Six Systmes of India Philosophy and Buddhist Thought: Four Noble Truths, Paticcasamuppāda, Anattavāda and Buddhist meditation (Samatha and Vipassanā).
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module will provide the learners with the principal features of six systems of India philosophy and the essence of Buddha’s teaching which are free from the cycle of continuity.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to realize the most prominent features of philosophy in India.
Pāli and Prākrit Epigraphy
Module No. OS 624
2nd Semester
Course Description
This module deals with Shwegugyi and Kalyānī Pāli Inscriptions and Aśoka Rock Edicts (VI-X) by Prākrit Epigraphy.
Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This module will provide the learners with the prayer of King Alaungsithu and the activities of King Aśoka for welfare of beings.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of this module, the learners would be able to discover the important of Pāli Inscriptions and Aśoka’s dharma in his inscriptions.
Semester I
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Unit | Credit Points |
| OS 631 | Research Progress Report | 8 | 4 |
| OS 632 | Seminar | 8 | 4 |
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| Total | 16 | 8 |
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Semester II
| Module No | Name of Module | Credit Unit | Credit Points |
| OS 641 | Seminar | 8 | 4 |
| OS 642 | Thesis and Viva Voce | 8 | 4 |
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| Total | 16 | 8 |