Sociology 255 - The Bollywood Matinee
THE BOLLYWOOD MATINEE
Spring
2020
D01
0.00
Payal Banerjee
Th 02:45-04:00
Smith College
30782-S20
SEELYE 109
pbanerje@smith.edu
This course engages the world of popular Indian cinema, Bollywood and beyond. We integrate scholarly articles on the subject, lectures, in-depth discussions, and of course, film screenings to explore the history and political economy of India and South Asia. Students analyze how this vital cultural form deals with the politics of gender, class, caste, religion and Indian nationalism. Our discussions simultaneously focus on the role of globalization, migration and the cultural significance of Indian characters on international media; for example, Raj in the popular American sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Students are expected to engage with the readings, bring their reflections and actively participate in class discussions. Pre-req: SOC 101. Enrollment limited to 20.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Lecture section.