HARC1009A-W15
Bollywood and 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 provide a critical consideration of the history and development of the popular Indian film industry. We will focus on such topics as 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. Lectures, discussion, and readings will accompany 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 provide a critical consideration of the history and development of the popular Indian film industry. We will focus on such topics as 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. Lectures, discussion, and readings will accompany screenings.
- Term:
- Winter 2015
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 125(MAC 125)
- Schedule:
- 1:00pm-3:00pm on Thursday at MAC 125 (Jan 5, 2015 to Jan 30, 2015)
1:00pm-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday at MAC 125 (Jan 5, 2015 to Jan 30, 2015) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Cynthia Packert
- Subject:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Department:
- History of Art & Architecture
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11328
- Subject Code:
- HARC
- Course Number:
- 1009
- Section Identifier:
- A