Course Description:
Examines the Ramayana, the story of Ram, Lakshmana, Sita, and Hanuman-from Ram’s exile and Sita’s abduction to the victorious battle to recapture her-one of the world’s great epics and a central religious story for Hindus. Explores the classical Sanskrit Ramayana, regional variants, subverted interpretations, and pop culture representations. From Sanskrit text recitation to ritual dance-drama performances, from comic books and a television series to Hindu nationalist politics, the Ramayana has provided a ground for debates about what it means to be a good king, what it means to be a good person, and also what it means to be Hindu. All texts are read in English.
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Summer 1 Offering:
Prerequisite 1:
PHL U275
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
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Cross-Listed Course 2:
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Cross-Listed Course 3:
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Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Or permission of instructor; prior knowledge about Hinduism would be very useful.
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Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Comparative Study of Cultures
