Contemporary India Through Literary and Cultural Texts
Texts ranging from the years before and after Independence to the India of the 21st century.
This is the second of three courses on literature that you will study in its context. In this case, we will help you place literature in our nation. Through this, you will closely bring together form, theme and context. You will build familiarity with Indian literary texts, engage with literature in translation and draw on your own experiences in written and classroom responses. You will build capacities in reading and writing by focusing on extensive reading and writing.