Humanities - Transformation of Stories

General Education Capstone Course

Event/Experience Details and Guideline Form

Ed. category event should be listed under: Humanities

SCC competency addressed by event: Articulate an informed response to popular or classi cal works in the humanities.

Event experience title:  Transformation of Stories

Anticipated learning outcome. 

By observing both films, students will be able to contrast two cultural interpretations of the same literary work, thus appreciating the impact of culture on artistic creation and expression.

Guidelines for accomplishment of event  

Watch two videos one of Pride and Prejudice, 2005; the other Bride and Prejudice, 2004. 

Students will view an English version of Pride and Prejudice (2005) which is currently at the cinema.  They will also view a "Bollywood" (Indian) version of the same text (available on video).   They will write a 2-3 page journal entry using the following criteria.

1. Describe how the 2005 version of the Austen novel is translated/interpreted within the Indian Culture (Bollywood).
2. Describe the impact of the musical numbers on the Austen plot.

Event contact: Video stores and local movie theater

SCC event creator: Jacqueline Gray and Gayle Checkett

Estimated time for full completion 4 hours.