HUMN 3307 - Classical Indian Epic & West

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The University of Texas at El Paso

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Description:

The course focuses on two Indian epics, The Mahabharata and the Ramayana, and several classical Indian plays, including Kalidas’s Shakuntala with a brief overview of hymns from the Rig Veda, and introduction to how Sanskrit, English and Spanish are all members of the Indo-European family of languages. Class will consider some western dramas for comparison, noting parallels between classical Indian myth and Greek and biblical myth. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 with a grade of C or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utep.edu

Phone Number:

(915) 747-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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