ENG 3840 - Literature And Philosophy of South Asia

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

English

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits 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. Prerequisite: ENG 2150 or ENG/LTT 2800 or 2850 or departmental permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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