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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 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,040.70
    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 9-16, 18-22
    Thursday 12:00-12:50 9-16, 18-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A2 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 11, 13, 15, 20-21
    A3 Thursday 16:00-16:50 11, 13, 15, 20-21
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