Spring 2018
Meetings:
W 2:30pm - 4:20pm / MGH 286
F 12:30pm - 2:20pm / MGH 286
SLN:
14936
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT IS BEHIND
THE RECENT BOLLYWOOD CONTROVERSY ON
PADMAAVAT? READ THE ROMANCES IN THE
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE AND LEARN ABOUT
POPULAR CULTURE RECEPTION OF THESE
CAPTIVATING STORIES OVER THE
CENTURIES.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to Classical Hindi-Urdu literature in Avadhi. Readings of selected poetry by Tulsidas, Malik Muhammad Jayasi, Qutban Suhravardi, and others, situated in their socio-historical context and related to popular perception, in contemporary music recordings, theatrical performances, and Bollywood films. Prerequisite: HINDI 303 or higher or by special permission.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
2.0-5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 24, 2025 - 5:30 am