Mar 28, 2024  
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GLOS 3800 - History of India from the Indus Civilization to the Present


3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as HIST 3800 ). This course provides a broad overview of the political, economic, social, and cultural processes in Indian history from the Indus Civilization (c.2500 BCE) to the present. Students will learn about major developments in the long historical trajectory that have shaped the societies, cultures, polities, and economies of the subcontinent and continue to influence present-day life. A critical evaluation of India’s historical processes during the four and a half millennia will help students understand the contemporary political, social, and economic dynamics of the region. Students will discuss a variety of issues and their historical context, such as caste and social hierarchy, Buddhist-Hindu-Muslim relations, religious radicalism and ethnic violence, economic growth, and India’s position in the modern world economy. Through a combination of reading and analysis of literature and primary sources, watching movies/documentaries, and in-class discussions students will learn about major historical developments and their implications for the peoples, societies, economies, and cultures of the region. Global Scholars course.



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