ASIA2163 Religion and Politics in South Asia
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course aims to introduce the major issues in the history of modern South Asia from the mid 19th century. The focus is the interaction of religion, culture and history in the formation and development of the nations of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Students will develop the critical tools to understand how cultural identities relate to contemporary issues in South Asia and to analyse current political events in their historical contexts. We will explore the events, people and ideas that shaped modern South Asia from the mid 19th century to the present. The course will also discuss the evolution of Indian diasporic communities in the late 20th century and their relations with the Indian sub-continent. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial participation (20%) Essay (50%) Exam (30%) |
| Workload |
32 contact hours per semester |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
6 university courses (36 units). |
| Incompatibility |
AREL2161 and ASIA6163 |
| Prescribed Texts |
Metcalf, Barbara D. and Thomas R., A Concise History of Modern India, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2006 |
| Preliminary Reading |
Khilnani, Sunil, The Idea of India, updated edition, New Delhi: Penguin, 2004. |
| Majors/Specialisations | History, Asia-Pacific Security Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian History, and Asia-Pacific Politics |
| Academic Contact | Dr Barbara Nelson |
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