ASIA S22A - Indian Lyrical Traditions:Writing Attentive

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

Much of premodern literature from India consists of poignant, sensual love poetry, full of pining heroines whose bodies are "scalded by moonlight" or enamored male heroes whose feet are "pricked by thorns." This course introduces students to translated poetry from several classical and medieval Indian traditions and languages (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Brajhbhasha, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil), accompanied by interpretive orientations and related material from visual arts, music, and dance. Students engage with the traditions creatively by composing their own poems (in English) according to various conventions. At the end of the term, the class presents a public reading of selected student works. Not open to students who have received credit for Asian Studies s22 or s22B, or First-Year Seminars 321. Enrollment limited to 10. [W1] Normally offered every year. S. Sengupta.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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