SAST 055 - Development Debate in India

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Ghosh. There has been a great deal of discussion, of late, about civilization and and attacks upon it. This course examines the meaning of "civilization" and "progress" by way of 1) classical sources in social thought, 2) pivotal issues contemporary cultural anthropology and 3) materials related to India. The course demands close readings of (at times) dense texts, class presentationand papers. The class format combines discussion with lectures.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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