Socio-cultural issues of India 3600-7-IN2-ZSKI(Z)
The course provides students with knowledge about the contemporary social and cultural dynamics of India and South Asia. Topics include the modern relevance of the caste and class systems, the situation of women, family models, and LGBT+ issues. It also explores rural-urban differences, internal and international migration. Additionally, the course highlights the richness of regional cultures, including musical and culinary traditions, cinema, and popular culture.
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
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 an advanced knowledge of the natural, geopolitical, and economic conditions and their significance for the historical and contemporary situation of South Asia.
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
is able to accurately situate South Asia in the context of natural, geopolitical, and economic conditions.
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_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
Assessment criteria
attendence control
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
– Barbara Grabowska, Miłość i małżeństwo w Indiach, Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 2014. (rozdział 5: Idealna żona (pativrata), s. 114-130)
– K. L. Sharma, Why there is only Caste and not Caste System in India Today?, w: K. L. Sharma, Culture, Stratification and Development, Rawat Publications, Jaipur 2011, s. 71-103.
– Richard Lannoy, The Speeking Tree. A Study of Indian Culture and Society, Oxford University Press, New Delhi 2004.
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– Barbara Grabowska, Miłość i małżeństwo w Indiach, Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 2014. (rozdział 5: Idealna żona (pativrata), s. 114-130) |
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