MAKING OF MODERN SOUTH ASIA
Everything you ever hear about South Asia is true. But the exact opposite is also true. Tradition and modernity, development and stagnation, the past and the future all exist simultaneously, at times in harmony and at other times in conflict with one another. Through an exploration of the political, social and economic history of this region from the 18th century to the present day, learn about the making of modern South Asia and attempt to understand this paradox.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities or Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2024 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the history of inter-regional relations between South Asian countries. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Conduct historical research and analysis, including the use of primary sources. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Assess significant work in the historiography of modern South Asia and critically evaluate inter-regional entanglements using historical research skills. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the history of inter-regional relations between South Asian countries. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Conduct historical research and analysis, including the use of primary sources. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Assess significant work in the historiography of modern South Asia and critically evaluate inter-regional entanglements using historical research skills. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027