Kathryn Hansen

Hindi 330:  Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era (unique #32235)

Hindi 384:  Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era (unique #32255)

Spring 2013

Meeting Time:  Tues, Thurs, 11-12:30p.m.                 Place: Mezes 1.208

Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Hansen                                  E-mail:  kgh@austin.utexas.edu

Office:  WCH 4.122                                                   Telephone: 475-6035 

Description:

This is a literature course that requires advanced skills in Hindi: reading, writing, and oral comprehension.  We will focus on nationalism and neo-nationalism in Hindi writing (fiction, poetry, non-fiction) and recent cinema.  The time periods to be studied include the pre-Independence decades as well as the 1980s and 90s.  Texts and films deal with such topics as the concept of the nation, censorship and patriotism under the Raj, Partition, communalism, Hindu-Muslim relations, intercaste marriage, and Hindutva.  Journal writing, oral presentation in Hindi, and short response papers will be integral to the student’s effort.  Classroom discussion will primarily be conducted in Hindi.

Students enrolled in Hindi 384 will be expected to complete longer reading assignments, give two oral reports instead of one, and write a more sophisticated and lengthier term paper.   For details, see Grading and Assignments below.

Readings may include:

Mahatma Gandhi, selections from Satya ke Prayog

Jawaharlal Nehru, excerpts from Bharat ki Khoj

Abdul Kalan, selections of his autobiography Ângi ki Udan

Fiction by Premchand, Amrita Pritam, Geetanjali Shree, and others

Poetry by Hindi and Urdu poets

Essays by Savarkar and Golwalkar

Selected films, such as Rang De Basanti, Zakhm, Pinjar

Grading and Assignments:

HIN 330                                                         

Mid-term                               15%

Final exam                             15%    

Two short papers (Engl)           30%

One oral report (Hindi)            15%

Journal (Hindi)                        15%

Participation, attendance          10%

HIN 384

Mid-term                                   15%

Final exam                                 15%    

Research paper (Engl & Hindi)      25%

Two oral reports (Hindi)               20%

Journal (Hindi)                            10%

Participation, attendance              10%

Prerequisites:

Facility in Devanagari, plus five semesters of coursework in Hindi and/or Urdu, or consent of instructor.  Hindi 384 students must have graduate standing.

Hindi 330:  Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era (unique #32235)

Hindi 384:  Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era (unique #32255)

Spring 2013

Meeting Time:  Tues, Thurs, 11-12:30p.m.                 Place: Mezes 1.208

Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Hansen                                  E-mail:  kgh@austin.utexas.edu

Office:  WCH 4.122                                                   Telephone: 475-6035 

Description:

This is a literature course that requires advanced skills in Hindi: reading, writing, and oral comprehension.  We will focus on nationalism and neo-nationalism in Hindi writing (fiction, poetry, non-fiction) and recent cinema.  The time periods to be studied include the pre-Independence decades as well as the 1980s and 90s.  Texts and films deal with such topics as the concept of the nation, censorship and patriotism under the Raj, Partition, communalism, Hindu-Muslim relations, intercaste marriage, and Hindutva.  Journal writing, oral presentation in Hindi, and short response papers will be integral to the student’s effort.  Classroom discussion will primarily be conducted in Hindi.

Students enrolled in Hindi 384 will be expected to complete longer reading assignments, give two oral reports instead of one, and write a more sophisticated and lengthier term paper.   For details, see Grading and Assignments below.

Readings may include:

Mahatma Gandhi, selections from Satya ke Prayog

Jawaharlal Nehru, excerpts from Bharat ki Khoj

Abdul Kalan, selections of his autobiography Ângi ki Udan

Fiction by Premchand, Amrita Pritam, Geetanjali Shree, and others

Poetry by Hindi and Urdu poets

Essays by Savarkar and Golwalkar

Selected films, such as Rang De Basanti, Zakhm, Pinjar

Grading and Assignments:

HIN 330                                                         

Mid-term                               15%

Final exam                             15%    

Two short papers (Engl)           30%

One oral report (Hindi)            15%

Journal (Hindi)                        15%

Participation, attendance          10%

HIN 384

Mid-term                                   15%

Final exam                                 15%    

Research paper (Engl & Hindi)      25%

Two oral reports (Hindi)               20%

Journal (Hindi)                            10%

Participation, attendance              10%

Prerequisites:

Facility in Devanagari, plus five semesters of coursework in Hindi and/or Urdu, or consent of instructor.  Hindi 384 students must have graduate standing.

Description:

This course will introduce students to South Asian culture through its rich history of dramatic literature and theatrical performance.  Various forms such as modern urban drama, political and street theatre, ritual and secular folk theatre, and classical Sanskrit drama will be examined together with their social meanings and cultural contexts.  Readings include a variety of play texts, actors’ autobiographies, studies, debates, and reviews.  Students will be expected to write several response papers, take quizzes and exams, lead class discussion, and deliver oral presentations.  A number of films and videos of performances will also be shown.

Grading/Requirements:

Two response papers (3-4 pages)       30%

Two oral reports with slide shows       30%

Quizzes and exams                         30%

Attendance and leading discussion      10%

Readings: 

W.J. Johnson/Kalidasa, The Recognition of Sakuntala

Phillip Zarrilli, Kathakali Dance-Drama

Girish Karnad, Naga-Mandala

Manjula Padmanabhan, Harvest

Eugene van Erven, The Playful Revolution

Balwant Gargi, Folk Theater of India

Kathryn Hansen, Grounds for Play

Kathryn Hansen, Stages of Life

Study of various aspects and periods of South Asian culture and society.  Specific offerings are listed in the Course Schedule.  Prerequisite: Graduate standing; additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

Study of specific subjects related to Hindi culture as reflected in its literary productions and other modes of expression.  Specific offerings are listed in the Course Schedule.  Prerequisite: Hindi 312L with a grade of at least C.

Study of various aspects and periods of Hindi language and culture.  Specific offerings are listed in the Course Schedule.  Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in Hindi or consent of instructor. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

Study of specific subjects related to Hindi culture as reflected in its literary productions and other modes of expression.  Specific offerings are listed in the Course Schedule.  Prerequisite: Hindi 312L with a grade of at least C.

Study of various aspects and periods of Hindi language and culture.  Specific offerings are listed in the Course Schedule.  Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in Hindi or consent of instructor. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

Study of various aspects and periods of South Asian culture and society.  Specific offerings are listed in the Course Schedule.  Prerequisite: Graduate standing; additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.