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Which region's film and media does the Penn Libraries collect broadly?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a language in which the film collections feature works?
What is the main aim of Diversity in the Stacks?
Which area of study finds the films from the Indian Subcontinent relevant to its work?
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Which country's film and media are specifically mentioned as part of the collection?
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Study Notes
Diversity in the Stacks: Bollywood and Hindi-language Cinema
- "Diversity in the Stacks" initiative aims to build library collections that represent the University's diverse population.
- Penn Libraries collects film and media from South Asia broadly, providing access to a comprehensive collection of Indian Subcontinent films for researchers across campus.
- The collection is relevant to the work of faculty and students in Cinema & Media Studies, and to those interested in representation, globalization, visual anthropology, popular Indian culture, nationhood, and decolonization.
- The film collections feature works in official languages of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, including Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Pashto, and Kannada.
- The library also includes works in other scheduled and regional languages such as Rajasthani and Maithi.
- The collection aims to support those interested in the study of Indian cinema and culture.
- The initiative provides access to a wide-ranging and world-class collection of films from the Indian Subcontinent.
- The films are taught at Penn and are relevant to the academic curriculum.
- The initiative aims to provide resources for research and study into the diverse aspects of South Asian cinema and culture.
- This collection supports the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its library resources.
- The initiative is beneficial for researchers and scholars interested in exploring the cinema and culture of South Asia.
- The collection can be used for academic research and study, furthering the understanding of South Asian cinema and culture.
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Test your knowledge of Bollywood and Hindi-language cinema with this diverse quiz. Explore the rich cultural and cinematic heritage of South Asia as you answer questions about iconic films, influential directors, and popular actors.
