Time Schedule:
Heidi R. Pauwels
ASIAN 498
Seattle Campus
Offered occasionally by permanent or visiting faculty members. Topics vary. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
Indian Devotional Literature in English Translation The topic of this course is the devotional literature of “medieval” India (South Asia), covering the period from the middle of the second millennium CE through today, focusing on the so-called bhakti literature. During the course some of the most influential works of the Indian devotional tradition will be read and discussed in their cultural context, with an eye especially to how these texts are interpreted and used in contemporary art, religion, and politics. These include the South as well as North Indian devotional works in a variety of Indian languages. Although the works covered in the course were originally composed in Indian languages, they will be read in English translation. No knowledge of an Indian language is presupposed.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Introductory lecture Close reading of/ listening to devotional texts Weekly class discussion sections
Recommended preparation
Relig 352/ Asian 203
Class assignments and grading
