Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

Jennifer E. Dubrow
ASIAN 206
Seattle Campus

Literature and Culture of South Asia from Tradition to Modernity

Introduction to medieval and modern South Asian literature in its cultural context. Texts in English translation. Offered: alternate years; Sp.

Class description

This course will introduce the modern literature of South Asia (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh) from the fifteenth century to the present. We will read closely a selection of novels, short stories and poetry focusing on the South Asian diaspora; gender; Independence and Partition; religious devotion and morality; and contemporary Pakistan. Classes will focus on analyzing and interpreting the texts as works of literature, with additional discussion of historical background. All texts will be read in English, and no prior knowledge is assumed. Since this is a "W" course, students will write several analytic essays on the readings.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lecture/Discussion

Recommended preparation

No prerequisites. Students will be required to read carefully and think critically about the assigned texts.

Class assignments and grading

Assigned readings, participation in discussion, weekly writing assignments, midterm and final essay.

Midterm Essay (20%), Final Essay (30%), weekly writing assignments (30%), participation in class and preparation (20%)

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