COURSE CANCELED Hindi 15: Intensive Elementary Hindi
Course #: 15369
Units: 10
Session C: June 21-August 12
MTuWThF 8 am-12 pm
Location TBA
A comprehensive introduction to modern standard Hindi. The Hindi (Devanagari) writing system; pronunciation; acquisition of grammar and basic vocabulary through graded exercises and readings; special emphasis on the ability to speak and understand Hindi (and spoken Urdu).
COURSE CANCELED South Asian R5B: Detectives in India
Course #: 13354
Units: 4
Instructors: Staff
Session A: May 23-July 1
MTuWTh 4:30-7 pm
134 Dwinelle
The detective is a curious character in Indian literature. It is an evolving part of the culture in many parts of India and also evolved to be a unique brand in itself. In this course, we will take a sneak peek into this oeuvre of…
COURSE CANCELED South Asian 140: Hindu Mythology
Course #: 14327
Units: 4
Session D: July 5-August 12
MTuW 5-7 pm, Th 5-6pm
106 Dwinelle
Literary and religious aspects of Hindu myths. Reading of selected mythological texts in translation.
COURSE CANCELED Southeast Asian 148: Philippines: History, Literature, Performance
Course #: 13245
Units: 4
Session A: May 23-July 1
MWF 11:30 am-2 pm
102 Wheeler
The course focuses on Philippine history through literature and performance. Among the texts to be discussed are: traditional forms (rituals, poetry, songs, dances) that give insights to belief systems and economic, political, and social life during the indigenous or precolonial period; performance and literary forms…
COURSE CANCELED Southeast Asian 160: Philippine Cultural Politics
Course #: 13246
Units: 4
Session A: May 23-July 1
MWF 9-11:30 am
166 Social Sciences Building
Can a song inspire a revolution? The course focuses on literary, visual, and performance texts that participated in political discourses in the Philippines. What strategies did the writers and artists employ? How did writers and artists face issues of censorship and persecution? How did social…
COURSE CANCELED Southeast Asian 162: Philippine Cuisine Narratives: Sinigang Stories
Course #: 13359
Units: 4
Session A: May 23-July 1
TuTh 1-4 pm
242 Dwinelle
Have you tasted sinigang, lumpia, adobo, or for the adventurous, even balut? This seminar course focuses on Philippine cuisine and literary works that use Filipino food as inspiration, theme, or metaphor. Each class uses a particular dish, cooking method, or Filipino ingredient as a starting…