GBST 221
South Asia: Colonialism to Independence, 1750-1947 CE Spring 2023
Division II
Cross-listed ASIA 221 / HIST 221 / GBST 221
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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 c. 1750 to 1947. This period spans the decline of the Mughal Empire through British colonial rule, South Asians’ struggle for independence, 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 podcasts. 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; This class will also have a small discussion component.
Limit: 40
Expected: 25
Class#: 3388
Grading: yes 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
Prerequisites: none; open to all
Enrollment Preferences: history majors if the the class is overenrolled.
Distributions: Division II
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
ASIA 221 Division II HIST 221 Division II GBST 221 Division II
Attributes: GBST South + Southeast Asia Studies Electives
HIST Group B Electives - Asia

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