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GASP 065A: Bollywood

Units: 4

Introduces students to commercial Hindi cinema (“Bollywood”). Among other things, this course will address India’s nation building project, depictions of urban spaces, gender roles, the Indian diaspora, and the cultural politics of Hindi films and songs. Close attention will be paid to cinematic and musical production techniques.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Media and Visual Analysis
  • Intellectual Experience: Global Awareness
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Societies and Cultures of the Past

Requisites and Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required: No


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