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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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11328
Subject Code:
HARC
Course Number:
1009
Section Identifier:
A

Course

HARC 1009

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Winter 2015

HARC1009A-W15 Lecture (Packert)