TOPICS IN SOUTH ASIAN HISTORY

ASIAN/HISTORY 857

Emphasis upon handling of research problems. Focus upon methods, resources, intellectual approaches, and changing interpretations.

HISTORY 450

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.

HISTORY 142

Survey of the development of societies within the Indian subcontinent. Equal segments for the ancient, medieval and modern periods.

HISTORY 753

Topics significant for the histories of Latin America, Africa, Islamic core, South Asia and Southeast Asia. A single topic chosen each semester for a series of comparative essays by seminar members.

ASIAN 301

Interdisciplinary approaches to specific social sciences topics in Asian studies. Topics may include comparative analysis of a theme across the countries in Asia or focus on a theme within a single country.