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Overview

The history of modern India from 1750 to 2000 with a focus on the changing patterns of social, cultural and political life.

This paper is an examination of the making of modern India. In addition to introducing key historical figures, such as Gandhi, it explores economic and social change, shifting cultural patterns, religious movements, struggles against British colonialism and nationalist movements.

About this paper

Paper title Modern India
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
36 200-level points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students who have not passed the normal pre-requisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Programme.
Contact

Professor Tony Ballantyne - tony.ballantyne@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer and Co-ordinator: Professor Tony Ballantyne

Textbooks
Course materials will be made available electronically.
Course outline

Available via Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will have:

  • An understanding of the major shifts in Indian society
  • Knowledge of the nature and consequences of colonialism and nationalism
  • A recognition of India's changing place in the world and the ability to recognise and evaluate a range of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives on India

Overview

The history of modern India from 1750 to 2000 with a focus on the changing patterns of social, cultural and political life.

This paper is an examination of the making of modern India. In addition to introducing key historical figures, such as Gandhi, it explores economic and social change, shifting cultural patterns, religious movements, struggles against British colonialism and nationalist movements.

About this paper

Paper title Modern India
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
36 200-level points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students who have not passed the normal pre-requisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Programme.
Contact

Professor Tony Ballantyne: tony.ballantyne@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer and Co-ordinator: Professor Tony Ballantyne

Textbooks
Course materials will be made available electronically.
Course outline

Available via Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will have:

  • An understanding of the major shifts in Indian society
  • Knowledge of the nature and consequences of colonialism and nationalism
  • A recognition of India's changing place in the world and the ability to recognise and evaluate a range of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives on India
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