ANTH V3525x - Introduction to South Asian History and Culture

Institution:

Barnard College

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Description:

Looks at four major aspects of contemporary South Asian societies: nationalism, religious reform, gender, and caste. The object is to provide a critical survey of the history as well as the continuing debates over these crucial themes of society, politics, and culture in South Asia. Readings include primary texts that were part of the original debates as well as secondary sources that represent the current scholarly assessment on these subjects. General Education Requirement: Cultures in Comparison (CUL). General Education Requirement: Historical Studies (HIS). General Education Requirement: Social Analysis (SOC). Not offered in 2009-2010. 3 points

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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