Pema Bhum offers first Advanced Classical Literary Tibetan course in Fall 2020

In the Fall semester of 2020, Columbia faculty member, Pema Bhum, will offer the Modern Tibetan Studies Program's first Advanced Classical Literary Tibetan course.  The course will focus on reading texts written during the Ganden Phodrang period up through the 19th century.  Over a two-semester progression, the course will cover three sets of material: 1) famous of otherwise influential classical works; 2) important historical texts that have come to light in recent years but are scarcely known in Western scholarship; and 2) classical language texts that support the research needs of enrolled students.  Students will be expected to prepare for each class with provided sets of limited vocabulary.  If you have any questions about the course, or are interested in enrolling, please contact Pema Bhum at [email protected].