REL 322.001
Tales From Asia
M | 3:30-5:50
PRH 308
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Core writing course analyzes the retellings of ancient tales in contemporary pop culture (e.g., the Ramayana & Journey to the West), addressing issues surrounding myths and cultural identity & the ways people adapt stories for various purposes (e.g., politics of translation, adaptation, & classification).
Steven Ramey
- Office hours:
Tuesday, 11-12 noon PRH 211 and by appointment.
Email for an in-person appointment or a Zoom meeting if another time is needed.
- (205) 348-5271
- steven.ramey@ua.edu

Readings
Narayan, R. K.
Ramayana
Penguin, 2006
978-0-14-303967-9
Online Readings
Blackboard Other texts will be available through the Blackboard course site.