Universität Wien
Course Exam

142159 VO Cultural evolution: three case studies from South Asia (2023S)

scripts, tales and classical dance styles

Wednesday 28.06.2023

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Examination topics

At the end of the course students are expected to make critical observations about the way culture transforms and get transformed by the social contexts in which it is developed.
They will also get familiar with some specific manifestations of South Asian lore and the way they have been incorporated into global and pop culture.

Assessment and permitted materials

The students will be provided with bibliography and multimedia material that will help them get acquainted with the topics, even if they come from a background other than South Asian studies.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course will be graded with a final essay. Students are to choose a topic of their interest, which they can discuss with the lecturer.

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