A high-tech edge to an ancient language

Sanskrit as the computer’s first preferred language of communication was a topic of discussion at the summit, where Dr. Dileep Kumar made a presentation on ‘Digitalising higher education.’

August 21, 2014 11:49 am | Updated 11:49 am IST - KOCHI:

Some software companies are keen on interpolating Sanskrit in computer programming, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Vice Chancellor M.C. Dileep Kumar has said.

Dr. Dileep Kumar, who attended the World Education Summit 2014 in New Delhi recently, told The Hindu that heads of some top companies were earnest in their approach to ‘digital incorporation of language studies in higher education.’

Sanskrit as the computer’s first preferred language of communication was a topic of discussion at the summit, where Dr. Dileep Kumar made a presentation on ‘Digitalising higher education.’

It could be a defining moment for the ancient language studied in 49 countries across the world, he added.

Sanskrit was a refined language. It became a medium for the transfer of knowledge in the country in ancient times, said Lakshmi Sankar, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Sreekrishna College, Guruvayur.

To bring in the element of employability in Sanskrit studies, the academic council of the university had devised add-on courses along with postgraduate programmes. This would give students and an edge in certain fields of work, Dr. Dileep Kumar said.

Cultural journalism, heritage studies, and human resource development were some of the add-on courses, he said. New courses at the undergraduate level, such as B.A. in Jyothisham were also expected to bring in more students into the stream, he said.

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