Critical Social Inquiry 0231 - Visual Cultures and Youth in S

This course looks at multi-media visual narratives and/productions in South Asia and its impact on youth and culture in the region. We will be exploring the relationship of Television, Film, New Media to evolving youth cultures (and subcultures) in South Asia. We will study the historical dominance of Indian media in the sub-continental media consumption (and re-production) but also explore lesser known media from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri-Lanka). The course is going to meet from 4:00-6:30 pm on Wednesdays and on six Wednesdays of the semester we will meet additionally from 6:30-7:30pm to have group class screenings.

Power, Community and Social Justice Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Independent Work Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. The course is going to meet from 4:00-6:30 pm on Wednesdays and on six Wednesdays of the semester we will meet additionally from 6:30-7:30pm to have group class screenings.