AY5103 Language of Ayurveda I
This series provides basic training in the language of ayurveda using Romanization of the Sanskrit characters. This series assists students in recognizing ayurvedic concepts in both written and oral forms, correctly pronouncing ayurvedic terminology, becoming skilled in the use of basic ayurvedic writings that condense vast amounts of medical information into concise phrases called sutras or slokas. I - Introduction. The first course in this series introduces the Sanskrit alphabet in its original script, its representation in Romanized characters (transliteration), and its proper pronunciation. It also covers vocabulary of foundational ayurvedic concepts including anatomy and physiology. Students are introduced to foundational sutras of ayurveda and simple grammar, helpful in reading and understanding the ayurvedic sutras and terminology.
Prerequisite
Admission into the MSAS program
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