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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
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COLL 107 001 (CRN: 24305)
STORIES & LEGENDS OF INDIA
Long Title: THE STORIES, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS OF INDIA IN A MODERN PERSPECTIVE (BAKER)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Kishinchandani, Sachi
Meeting: 7:00PM - 7:50PM W (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
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: 12
Section Enrolled: 9
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 29-APR-2024 4:12PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
29-APR-2023
2:00PM - 5:00PM S
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.