LITERARY CULTURES (INDIA)

Academic year
2018/2019 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
CULTURE LETTERARIE (INDIA)
Course code
LM210O (AF:274283 AR:139018)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6
Degree level
Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
Educational sector code
L-OR/19
Period
1st Semester
Where
VENEZIA
The course focuses upon the origins and development of the literary tradition of the poet-saints of Maharashtra. Particular attention will be paid to the relation between Sanskrit and Marathi and to the special features of this cultural tradition, which consitutes a sort of bridge between the North and the South of India
A basic knowledge of the literary cultures of Maharashtra
No prerequisites are needed
1. General Introduction
2. Inception of Marathi Literature under Yadav Rule
3. The Mahanubhavs
4. Vitthal and the Varkaris
5. Siva Worship. Folk Gods Assimilated to Siva
6. Devi Worship
7. Ganpati, Maruti and Other Gods
There will be weekly hand-outs
We will have the opportunity to discuss in class all the main topics of the course and this will be the best way to test one's understanding of the subject-matter.
Lectures in class with analysis and reading of texts
Italian
oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Goal 3: good health and well-being
Goal 4: quality education
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 05/04/2018