Socio-cultural problems of India 3600-7-IN1-ZSKI1
Geography of South Asia, climatic conditions, river systems
Social hierarchy: caste system (varna, jati), Sanskritization. Rajputization.
Social classes and caste system - evolution
Economy of the city adn the countryside, internal migrations and its socio-cultural implications
Languages of South Asia, language policy of India and other countries of SA
Forms of religious life I: Hinduism.
Forms of religious life II: Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, indegenious religions
Forms of religious life III: Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism.
Indian calendars, eras, calculation of time. Festivals.
Situation of women.
Sitution of LGBT+ people
Music, cinema, TV and others forms of popculture
Republic of India. Political system, administrative division, states and regions
Other countries of South Asia: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh
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Term 2023Z:
One year course for I year I grade students (BA) - introduction to the culture and society of India and other countries of South Asia. |
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Mode
Learning outcomes
K_W09
has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues in South Asia within the scope of natural environment and ethnic, demographic and political situation
K_W10
can name and characterize basic cultural phenomena of South Asia
K_W11
has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic environment and their importance for the historical and contemporary situation of South Asia
K_W14
is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world
K_U02
can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of South Asia
K_U04
can use the knowledge of history of South Asia to analyze and interpret events taking place in the modern world
K_U05
can appropriately place South Asia in the context of circumstances pertinent to natural, geopolitical and economic environment
K_U07
can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U09
can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of South Asia in typical professional situations
K_U17
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of South Asia
K_U21
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of South Asia in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of South Asia
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
Assessment criteria
Oral assesment after the first semester
Oral examination after the second semester
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
– Basham Arthur, Indie, PIW, Warszawa 2000.
– Dalrymple William, Dziewięć żywotów, Wydawnictwo Czarne, Wołowiec 2012.
– Flood Govin, Hinduizm. Wprowadzenie, Kraków 2008.
– Herrmann Tadeusz i in., Mały słownik klasycznej myśli indyjskiej, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Semper, Warszawa 1992.
–Jakimowicz-Shah Marta i Jakimowicz Andrzej, Mitologia indyjska, Warszawa 1982.
– Ługowski Andrzej, Słownik mitologii hinduskiej, Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 1996.
–Mejor Marek, Buddyzm. Zarys historii buddyzmu w Indiach, Prószyński i S-ka, Warszawa 2001.
– Religia. Encyklopedia PWN, t. I–X, Warszawa 2001–2004 (hasła: hinduizm, islam, sikhizm, kasty hinduskie, niedotykalność, sanskrytyzacja).
– Rokicka Weronika, Indie. Kraj miliarda marzeń, Wydawnictwo Otwarte (Szczeliny), Kraków 2022
– Skakuj-Puri Maria, Życie codzienne w Delhi, Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 2011.
–Słuszkiewicz Eugeniusz, Pradzieje i legendy Indii, Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 2001 (II wyd.).
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