ASIAN 430
INDIAN TRADITIONS IN THE MODERN AGE
Explores how ancient Indian traditions have been reframed for the modern age. Topics include the Ramayama in popular media, negotiations over sacred spaces, and popular Tantra. We will also examine recent controversies, such as the one surrounding the ancient Jain practice of fasting until death (sallekhana) in the modern age.
Topics
- the Ramayama in popular media
- negotiations over sacred spaces
- and popular Tantra
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- INDIAN TRADITIONS IN THE MODERN AGE · 3 credits.