Literature and Philosophy of South Asia
Overview
Description
This course surveys the philosophical bases of the major religions that originated in South Asia (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism) and others that were introduced into South Asia (notably, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism) and examines how their traditions inform exemplary literary texts from antiquity to modern times. Students read selections from the Mahabharata, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana, and Kalidasa's Sakuntala, as well as a wide range of modern texts by figures such as Tagore, Gandhi, and important Pakistani and Sri Lankan authors.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
35
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3