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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
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COLL 193 001 (CRN: 25504)
THE MAHABHARATA
Long Title: THE MAHABHARATA: THE INDIAN EPIC OF FAMILY, MORALITY, AND WAR (BROWN)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Acharya, Anjali
Meeting: 8:00PM - 8:50PM T (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 7-SEP-2024 7:26PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
30-APR-2024
7:00PM - 10:00PM T
Description: Family drama. War. Betrayals. ELEPHANTS! What else could a great story even need? For over 5,000 years, the Mahabharata, one of this world’s largest epics, played a significant role in shaping Indian and Hindu culture. This class is for anyone interested in dissecting stories, debating moral dilemmas, and learning more about other cultures. While the Mahabharata translates directly to the Great War, these stories are not merely battles and fighting. Within this epic lies the Bhagavad Gita, a defining text for Hindu and Indian philosophy. In this course, we will delve into the exciting tales of the Mahabharata, exploring the relatable characters, complex themes, and, of course, the perplexing moral dilemmas. Success in this course will be determined primarily by participation in discussions and willingness to learn about new and exciting stories. There will also be short weekly discussion posts to assess understanding and encourage reflection. Through such thought-provoking discussions and investigation of the epic’s many interpretations and adaptations, we will explore the essential question of how stories, both within and outside our culture, shape our values and philosophy.