Course Details

Writing in the Humanities II

Course Code:

HSF6008

Credit Hours:

3

Course Level:

600

Area of Study:

Hindu Studies Foundations

Course Description

HSF6008 - Writing in the Humanities II is an advanced course that develops the foundational skills acquired in Writing in the Humanities I. Writing II delves deeper into the nuances of academic writing and critical thinking, exploring key concepts and skills essential for advancing students’ writing abilities. A central focus of Writing II is thesis development; students will learn how to formulate clear and persuasive arguments that showcase their understanding of the existing literature and propose new insights or perspectives. Students will practice peer review and self-study of their own writing in conjunction with closely examining the writing craft of scholars.

Program of Study

This course is part of the following programs:

Master of Arts in Hindu Studies (MA)

Doctor of Hindu Studies (DHS)

This course is part of the

Graduate Division

Division

Graduate Division

Prerequisites:

Admission into Master of Arts in Hindu Studies (MA), Professional Doctorate in Hindu Studies (DHS)
Successful completion of Writing in the Humanities I, an equivalent course, or formal exemption from both.
English language fluency

Semester / Quarter:

Number of Weeks:

Required / Core / Elective:

Core

Semester / Quarter Offered:

Quarter

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Faculty

Dr. Indu Viswanathan

Dr. Indu Viswanathan holds a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She received a BA in Economics from Cornell University and an MA in Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been a student of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for over fifteen years.

indu.viswanathan@hua.edu

Hindu University of America