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ASIAN 212

CLASSICAL SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURES

3 credits.

Surveys the classical literatures of South Asia, from ancient origins to adaptations in the modern world. Includes poetry, prose, and drama translated into English from Persian, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi/Urdu, and other languages. Examines the relationship between literature in theory, in practice, and politics.

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Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Literature Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify major and minor works of classical South Asian literature Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze works of classical South Asian literature in their historical contexts Audience: Undergraduate 3. Interpret works of classical South Asian literature using classical and contemporary aesthetic theories Audience: Undergraduate 4. Articulate the significance of classical literatures to contemporary literary cultures Audience: Undergraduate 5. Conduct and present original writing and research on classical South Asian literature Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify major and minor works of classical South Asian literature Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze works of classical South Asian literature in their historical contexts Audience: Undergraduate 3. Interpret works of classical South Asian literature using classical and contemporary aesthetic theories Audience: Undergraduate 4. Articulate the significance of classical literatures to contemporary literary cultures Audience: Undergraduate 5. Conduct and present original writing and research on classical South Asian literature Audience: Undergraduate

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