MCSS Conversational Sanskrit Program for Fluent Communication

The Micro-Certificate in Conversational Sanskrit for Hindu Studies (MCSS) offers a structured pathway to achieve fluency in spoken Saṃskṛtam. Designed for students familiar with the Devanagari script, this 6-quarter, 9 credit-hour course develops practical communication through immersive techniques like skits, real-life scenarios, and focused language exercises. It strengthens skills in reading (paThanam), writing (lekhanam), listening (shravaNam), speaking (sambhAShaNam), and comprehension (avagamanam). The program emphasizes clear, grammatically correct usage for everyday conversations, making it ideal for students from high school onwards. MCSS prepares learners to engage meaningfully with Sanskrit literature, Hindu philosophy, and traditional texts through confident spoken interaction.