Print this page Cultural Expressions of India: Traditions and Global Impact

India’s cultural influence extends far beyond its borders. This course explores the traditions, practices and creative expressions that define Indian culture and shape its global presence. 

We examine elements such as traditional dress, cuisine, yoga, Ayurveda and Bollywood, alongside India’s major spiritual traditions. You’ll discover how these cultural forms have evolved and influenced global lifestyles and ideas. 

Accessible and engaging, this course offers a vivid introduction to India’s cultural richness and global impact.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Indian Culture: Ancient Traditions and Global Influence
• The Fabric of India: Sarees, Dhotis, and the Art of Traditional Dress
• Ayurveda and Yoga: Indian Health Practices in the Global Wellness Movement
• Bollywood and Beyond: Indian Cinema’s Impact on Global Entertainment
• Flavors of India: Cuisine, Food Practices, and Their Global Reach
• Sacred Traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism in the Modern World

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Identify and analyze significant cultural practices and elements of India, such as clothing, food, health, and spirituality, and understand their global impact.
• Examine the ways in which Indian cinema, dance, and cuisine have influenced popular culture worldwide.
• Critically engage with the philosophical foundations of major Indian religions, and understand their continued relevance in shaping global discussions on spirituality and well-being.

COURSE RESOURCES

• Indian Society and Culture by Padma Charan Dai, Kalyani Jena, and Nalini Prava Mohanty (2013).
• Routledge Handbook of the Indian Diaspora by Radha Hegde and Ajaya Sahoo (2018).