Creating thematic reading units
I think thematic reading units would be a great addition to this course. While the first several weeks are clear on what to read, the weeks thereafter could benefit from organized reading plans. This would help anyone who wants to spend several weeks reading through a specific type of story (e.g. Bidpai tales) but doesn't know which specific reading selections would provide the best overview of that particular genre. These reading units could be accompanied by an article about the specific genre (what it is, when it originated, etc.). These thematic units should be optional, in case someone wants to read from a more diverse selection of stories.
Other texts
Another option that could be added would be editions of traditional Indian stories in book form. These books would be easily available for purchase online (e.g. modern Penguin editions) or in Bizzell Library. This would help provide an even greater variety of texts for students taking this course.
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