HARC0203A-F11
Bollywood & Beyond
Bollywood and Beyond: Topics and Themes in Indian Cinema
Bollywood, the term given to the Indian film industry juggernaut in Bombay, India, has gained an avid following of millions of viewers world-wide. In this course we will seek to obtain a critical understanding of the history and development of the popular Indian film industry. We will explore the ideas and ideals of Indian art and visuality, notions of gender, idealized beauty, caste, class, religion, social norms, globalism, modernity, nationalism, and fundamentalism. Films are subtitled and no knowledge of another language is expected. 3 hr lect./disc., and readings will accompany evening screenings.
Bollywood, the term given to the Indian film industry juggernaut in Bombay, India, has gained an avid following of millions of viewers world-wide. In this course we will seek to obtain a critical understanding of the history and development of the popular Indian film industry. We will explore the ideas and ideals of Indian art and visuality, notions of gender, idealized beauty, caste, class, religion, social norms, globalism, modernity, nationalism, and fundamentalism. Films are subtitled and no knowledge of another language is expected. 3 hr lect./disc., and readings will accompany evening screenings.
- Term:
- Fall 2011
- Location:
- Library 201(LIB 201)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday at LIB 201 (Sep 12, 2011 to Dec 9, 2011)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Wednesday at AXN 100 (Sep 12, 2011 to Dec 9, 2011) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Cynthia Packert
- Subject:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Department:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- FMMC0203A-F11
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92787
- Subject Code:
- HARC
- Course Number:
- 0203
- Section Identifier:
- A