ASIA6161 Religion and Politics in South Asia A
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | ASIA6161 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Religion — mainly Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism — is intimately bound up with politics in South Asia. This course explores the way in which this association has developed from the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century to modern times. Particular attention is given to religious and political aspects of fundamentalism, communalism, militarism and movements for national independence. The course focuses on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, though events in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldive Republic are also considered. |
| Learning Outcomes | By the end of this course the student should have a good grasp of the manner in which Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism have developed in interaction with the events of the pre-modern political history of the South Asia region. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial (20%), Essay of 3,000 words (40%), Final Exam (40%). Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate students’ interests. Graduate students may expect a final assignment rather than an exam. |
| Workload | Each student will be expected each week to allot to the course two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial attendance together with approximately 7 hours of non-contact reading and preparation. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of coordinator |
| Prescribed Texts |
Keay, John, India: A History, Harper Collins, India, 2000 |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | Dr Richard Barz |
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