Selected Issues in India and South Asia 3600-7-IN1-WZIAP2
An elective subject in the form of a lecture with elements of a seminar, assuming active student participation in classes and their preparation for classes at home. The student chooses a lecture in accordance with their academic interests from the subjects offered by the Chair of South Asian Studies, Faculty of Asian and African Cultures, which on the one hand present in-depth perspectives on selected issues in the field of culture, history, literature, religion, and philosophy of India and South Asia, and on the other hand indicating the practical dimension of acquiring knowledge about these issues, and applying it in various contemporary contexts of social and professional life.
Classes are conducted by specialists in given fields, who focus more closely on specific topics, problems, regions or periods, presenting the state of their own research, shedding more light on specific research issues, demonstrating the application of given methodologies or the usefulness of theories, as well as sharing expert knowledge and their own professional experiences drawing on the acquired knowledge about South Asia.
During their studies, the student should complete at least four subjects (in semesters II-V of the studies) offered under the title Selected Issues in India and South Asia.
The course is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme – ZIP 2.0”, which is co-financed by the European Social Fund – the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00).
Course coordinators
Term 2026L: | Term 2025L: |
Type of course
General: obligatory courses | Term 2025L: elective courses |
Mode
Learning outcomes
Knowledge – the graduate knows and understands:
K_W03
the most important literary phenomena, movements, and texts of South Asia, at an advanced level
K_W04
the influence and role of historical processes, religions, and philosophical systems of South Asia in shaping contemporary conditions, at an advanced level
K_W05
the philosophy and religions of South Asia
K_W06
the art and aesthetics of South Asia
K_W07
the impact of environmental and economic conditions, international relations, as well as ethnic, demographic, and political situations on the social and cultural issues of South Asia in both historical and contemporary perspectives
Skills – the graduate is able to:
K_U03
correctly situate the South Asian region in the context of natural, geopolitical, and economic conditions
K_U05
analyse major phenomena/movements in South Asian art
Social competences – the graduate is ready to:
K_K04
explore cultural diversity and its origins, and understand its significance for the contemporary world
K_K05
reflect on the place and significance of South Asian culture within global culture
K_K07
recognise the socio-cultural values of South Asia as a resource for personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
attendance control
oral and/or written assessment/a presentation/a project at the end of the semester
Bibliography
literature and materials selected by the lecturers
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Term 2025L:
literature and materials selected by the lecturers |
Notes
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Term 2025L:
Mondays, 16.45-18.15, room 345 – Theatre and cinema – dr Daria Dulok |