Nov 21, 2024  
2016-2017 
    
2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIS 171 - Introduction to Modern South Asia


Instructor
Waheed

Indian sub-continent from prehistoric times to the present. Focuses on contributions of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Islamic traditions; history of British rule; origins of Indian nationalism; rise of independent India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. 

Students entering 2012 and after: satisfies Historical Thought distribution requirement.
Students entering before 2012: satisfies History distribution requirement.
Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
Satisfies interdisciplinary minor requirement in South Asian studies.