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208 Literature of Ancient Indian Society
| Course Description | |
|---|---|
| Examines the arcticulation of fundamental social, cultural, and political values within seminal texts of literature that were written from the 4th century b.c.e. to the 5th century c.e. in the Indian sub-continent. Texts may include the Edicts of Asoka (emphasizing the moral development of social interaction), the Arthasastra (concerned with strategic policy and royal statecraft), Manudharmasastra (the codification of social duties according to age, gender, and vocation), and Vatsayana Kamasutra (the aesthetics of cultured etiquette). Students write 3-5 page analytical essays to engage each of these texts following classroom lectures and discussions. One-half credit course. | |
| Distribution | |
| Prerequisites | |
| Day/Time: | T,TH — 2:30 - 3:55 |
| Location: | 38 College-Conference Room |
| Instructor: | Holt, Sree Padma (spadma@bowdoin.edu) |
| Class Email: | asian208@bowdoin.edu |
| Final Exam: | 12/20/2004, 9:00 am |
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