FYSE1274A-F09
Bombay in Fiction & Film
Sekuta Mehta coined the phrase "maximum city" to convey the vitality and variety of Bombay, re-named Mumbai in 1996. This dizzying abundance and range of experience is represented in the many novels and films about Bombay that have gained world-wide recognition. In this seminar, we will explore the many facets of Bombay in a cultural and historical context through films such as Shri 420, Salaam Bombay, Bombay, and Slum Dog Millionaire and novels such as No God in Sight, Love and Longing in Bombay, and A Fine Balance, framing these in in order to explore the many facets of Bombay. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- LaForce 121(LAF 121)
- Schedule:
- 12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Yumna Siddiqi
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL CW LIT SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92741
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1274
- Section Identifier:
- A