Informations for beginners

The so-called "introductory and orientation period" (STEOP) will provide an introductory overview of our B.A. study program.

It consists of three introductory lectures

• Introduction to pre-modern South Asian Studies
• Introduction to Tibetan and Buddhist Studies
• Introduction to modern South Asian Studies

You will find the class schedule in u:find. For the first time in the winter term 2019, it will be necessary to register also for these lectures of type "VO" ("Vorlesung"). You can register at any time during the winter term. Please note that an additional registration for the chosen date of the exam is required.

Attendance is not compulsory; we highly recommend to participate, though. We also recommend to attend the tutorial for each of the 3 lecture courses.

The STEOP lecture courses take place until the start of the Christmas holidays. In January, March and June, the examination period starts. We recommend taking the very first dates in January. Only this way will you be able to continue your studies without delay.

You are not allowed to attend any other courses as long as you haven't completed your three STEOP lecture courses, with one exception: Your first chosen language. Completion of your first language is also only possible, though, when you have completed the STEOP courses.

If you fail a STEOP exam, you will have 2 more appearances + as last possibility a 4th appearance before a board of examiners. If you also fail here, your admission expires. However, a new admission is possible. Please read our info sheet.

The language course chosen as your first language module is the only course you are allowed to attend while you haven't yet finished your STEOP courses. However, the language course can only be assessed once you have assessed all three STEOP courses, though.

You can choose your first language from

• classical Sanskrit
• classical Tibetan
• modern South Asian language (Hindi and Nepali are offered alternately)

The course consists of two parts in the first semester: An introduction to the language of lecture type "VO+UE", plus "additional practice" (course type "UE"). You cannot attend one without the other. Together, both parts will be 6 hours per week per semester.

Please note that it is necessary to register via u:space for both of the mentioned parts separatedly. The maximum number of students is 24. Make sure to register early, at the beginning of September.