Department of Oriental Studies
Introduction
The subject, Oriental Studies was introduced into the University Correspondence courses for the first time during 1975-76 Academic year at Yangon Arts and Science University. As a minor subject, specialization for Myanmar, History and Philosophy, the Courses were given. As a major subject, the courses were given from the outset of 1999-2000 Academic year at Yangon University of Distance Education.
The Oriental Studies is based on the Buddhist Studies. Basically it is to study Pāli language and literature. Pāli is the Language used as the only media in the study of Theravāda Buddhist Texts and commentaries etc. In addition, Sanskrit, Prakrit, the history of Buddhism for Theravāda and Mahāyāna, the Pāli Inscriptions, the Buddhist Philosophy, Ethics and Psychology (Abhidhamma), the Buddhist Art and Architecture, the Buddhist Culture, traditions, Customs and Linguistics are to the studied.
The Pāli language and literature that based on the Buddhist Culture Contribute to Myanmar in the development of Myanmar language, literature, culture, customs, traditions and social dealings. So the Oriental Studies subject is very essential at the national level. Also it is a subject valuable at the international level. In the international relations, Pāli language is very useful because it is a dialect belongs to the Indo-European Language family. It is an inflectional language like the languages: English, German, Russian, Latin and Greek so on. They have similarities in the word formation. Pāli can be used by transliteration in one’s own local script. Roman script is mostly used worldwide. This subject can make culture exchange within other countries.
The Department of Oriental Studies works with the most important subjects for teaching and learning.
Vission
To understand the foundation and essence of Myanmar culture.
Mission
To produce students who understand the basics and essence of Myanmar culture and are equipped with skills and qualities.
Motto
Natthi jarā, Paññā icchā (No old age for wisdom)
Courses We Offer
Courses / Programs
Courses / Programs Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree Courses BA (Oriental Studies)Syllabus for BA Degree Courses for Oriental Studies
Semester I
- OS 1101 – Pāli Language
- OS 1102 – Pāli Literature (Prose)
Semester II
- OS 1103 – Pāli Language
- OS 1104 – Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Semester I
- OS 2101 Pāli Language
- OS 2102 Pāli Literature (Prose)
- OS 2103 Pāli Literature (Poetry)
- OS 2004 Buddhist Councils
Semester II
- OS 2104 Pāli Language
- OS 2105 Pāli Literature (Prose)
- OS 2106 Pāli Philology
- OS 2010 Buddhist Councils
Semester I
- OS 2003 Pāli Literature (Prose)
Semester II
- OS 2008 Pāli Literature (Poetry)
Semester I
- OS 3101 Pāli Literature (Poetry)
- OS 3102 Pāli Literature (Prose)
- OS 3103 Sanskrit Language
- OS 3104 Prakrit
- OS 3106 History of Buddhism
Semester II
- OS 3108 Pāli Literature (Poetry)
- OS 3109 Pāli Literature (Prose)
- OS 3110 Sanskrit Language
- OS 3111 Prakrit
- OS 3112 History of Buddhism
Semester I
- OS 4101 Pāli Literature (Canonical)
- OS 4102 Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical)
- OS 4103 Sanskrit Language
- OS 4104 Epigraphy
- OS 4106 Buddhist Ethics
Semester II
- OS 4108 Pāli Literature (Canonical)
- OS 4109 Pāli Literature (Non-Canonical)
- OS 4110 Sanskrit Language
- OS 4111 Epigraphy
- OS 4113 Buddhist Philosophy
Research Focus
- Research on literary elements obtained from literature taught by the Department of Oriental Studies. (Research Area: Literature)
- Research can be conducted on the fundamental concepts of a language based on Pāli Philology and Phonology. (Research Area: Language)
- Research can be conducted on the development and evolution of Burmese culture based on Buddhist culture. (Research Area: Culture)
International and Nation Collaborations
– To cooperate with other organizations that will support a peaceful and harmonious human environment.
– To collaborate with local and foreign Universities, and also to cooperate with other Universities that will support the objectives of the University.
Contact Information
Staff working at the Department of Oriental Studies, YUDE
Professor | Dr Theingi Cho (Head) |
Professor | Dr Khin Lin Myint |
Professor | Dr Win Myint |
Tutor | Daw Phyo Nann Wai |
Address
Yangon University of Distance Education
47 (A), Inya Road, Kamaryut Township,
Yangon, Myanmar
