Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2022-2023
COLL 107 - STORIES & LEGENDS OF INDIA
Long Title: THE STORIES, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS OF INDIA IN A MODERN PERSPECTIVE (BAKER)
Department: College Courses
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: For at least 7,000 years, stories and legends of the Mahabharata, the Puranas, and the Ramayana have persisted in Indian and Hindu history. The spellbinding stories in these books excite, enthrall and frighten readers at the same time. In this course, we will delve into some of the most influential stories and folk tales that come from these historical and religious texts, debate on moral ideas from these stories, and explore the essential question: Why do these stories endure and influence people today within and beyond the borders of the Indian subcontinent? Students will debate and research stories, so by the end of the course, students should have a holistic view of the main stories of the ancient texts, their content, and their impact on those with Indian heritage and others across the globe.