RELG 329 - Hindu Epic Narrative in Indian Theater

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, WR, CD
An overview of Hinduism’s two preeminent epics–Ramayana and Mahabharata–as recited, retold, mimed, danced, and acted in Indian classical theater and regional folk forms. Looks at puppet productions, ensemble dance-dramas such as Kathakali and Yakshagana, and open-air spectacles such as the Ramlila. Readings include Sanskrit dramas and ethnographic studies of folk theater, supplemented by electronic recordings of actual performances.

 
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: P. Richman
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite & Notes: RELG 231 or 233 and instructor’s consent.