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Modern India - HIST2055
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Excluded: HIST2008
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the history of Modern India, and the controversies surrounding history in the subcontinent. Topics include the Mughal empire, the British Raj, the Indian Nationalist Movement, Mahatma Gandhi, Independence and the partition of India into the new nations of India and Pakistan, independent India and the effects of globalisation in South Asia. Themes include colonialism and its aftermath, resistance, gender and religious nationalism. Also engages with, and critiques, popular conceptions of India as it is represented in the West, and incorporates Indian popular culture, literature, film, sport and music to this end.


Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Interpret internationally significant themes as they relate to India
  • Critically reflect upon the subjective nature of historiography
  • Understand the political nature of history in India (and elsewhere)
  • Collect and synthesise sources of history and present a coherent argument
  • Critically analyse and question the interpretation of India that is frequently presented in the media and in popular culture.

Assessment

  • Reading project - 10%
  • Annotated bibliography - 20%
  • Research essay (2000-2500 words) - 30%
  • Weekly reading notes - 30%
  • Participation - 10%

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