HINDI 4610 - Indo-Pakistan Lit&Media

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Hindi

Description:

This course will provide an overview of important and influential 20th and 21st century controversial writings and media that have caused great social upheaval in India. We will read Indo-Pakistani literature (in English) and watch some movies (subtitled in English), as well as cover some other modern media, like commercials and campaign ads. In class, we will analyze the possible reasons why these narratives have proven controversial, which stretch far beyond the expected sexual or violent content. Controversy and censorship are indicators of frictions in society and are often the first step to change, so we will analyze what their impact on the society at large has been, and what happened to their writers/creators. This will shed light on and create a better understanding of important historical moments in the making of modern India, its politics, societal and religious communities, and shifts and changes in social values and taboos in Indo-Pakistani and South Asian society. No knowledge of Hindi or Urdu required. Taught in English.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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