Contains major extracts of the Devi Mahatmya. Contains major extracts of the Devi Mahatmya. Attendance at sections is required. The weekly discussion sections will focus primarily on the understanding and interpretation of myths and images, looking at the primary texts and other readings assigned for each week and at particular examples of art. The first sections will meet on September 23 and 24, at the end of the first week of classes.
Writing is an integral part of our thinking and reflection.
Almost every week there will be a very short writing exercise for the purpose of launching our section discussion. Mid-Term Exam . This will focus on some of the basic language of the Hindu tradition and the materials covered to this point in the course. There will be an image identification component. Image Paper Due in class .