HIST 3379 History of South Asia to 1947

This course chronologically surveys the history of South Asia from the Indus Valley Civilization to independence in 1947. We evaluate the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments that took place from the premodern era to the colonial period in South Asia. Students will be exposed to a variety of primary sources written by an array of people and translated from different languages. Students will learn about the practice of history and how to evaluate historical arguments.

Credits

3

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Department of History

Offered

As scheduled