SOCI 270 - South Asia:People and Power

Institution:

Smith College

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4 sem. hrs. Examines the history, culture, and politics of contemporary South Asia. Analyses how colonial rule and anti-colonial nationalist struggles set the stage for religion, gender, nation, and language to become points of contestation. Issues of how history is represented, partition and nationalisms, the rise of authoritarian and democratic regimes, and women's activism are emphasized. Puri.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smith.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 584-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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