ASST 221
The Making of Modern South Asia: 1750-1950 CE
Fall 2018
Division II
Cross-listed
HIST 221 / GBST 221
This is not the current course catalog
Class Details
This course focuses on the history of South Asia with the aim of providing an overview of the political and social landscape of the region from the end of the Mughal Empire through British colonial rule and the Partition of India and Pakistan.
We will explore a range of themes including the rise of colonialism, nationalism, religion, caste, gender relations, and the emergence of modern social and political institutions on the subcontinent. In addition to reading key texts and historical primary sources on the specific themes, we will also work with a variety of multimedia sources including films, short stories and website content.
One objective of this course is to introduce students to the different political and social processes that led to the creation of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; another is to teach students to think critically about the significance of history and history writing in the making of the subcontinent.
The Class:
Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 40
Expected: 20-25
Class#: 1249
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 40
Expected: 20-25
Class#: 1249
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
class participation, response papers (2-3 pages), two short essays (4-5 pages), midterm and final exams
Extra Info:
may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites:
none; open to all
Distributions:
Division II
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
HIST 221 Division II ASST 221 Division II GBST 221 Division II
HIST 221 Division II ASST 221 Division II GBST 221 Division II
Attributes:
GBST South + Southeast Asia Studies
HIST Group B Electives - Asia
HIST Group B Electives - Asia
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ASST 221 - 01 (F) LEC Modern South Asia:1750-1950CE
ASST 221 - 01 (F) LEC Modern South Asia:1750-1950CEDivision IIMR 2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
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ASST 221 - 01 (F) LEC Modern South Asia:1750-1950CE
ASST 221 - 01 (F) LEC Modern South Asia:1750-1950CEDivision IIMR 2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
1249
Megamenu Social