Indian Cinema

3 credits

S_A_ST-3490

South Asia Studies
College of Arts and Science

(same as ANTHRO 3490, FILMS_VS 3490, ARH_VS 3790). Overview of key genres and themes of Indian film, including Bollywood, art cinema/parallel cinema, Indian regional cinemas, and diaspora cinema. The course combines film studies, anthropological, historical, and visual culture analyses to provide a holistic view of Indian culture and society through cinema. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.