History of India2 3600-7-IN1-HI2
The course (two semesters) presents the history of South Asia to the present day. It presents the historical development of South Asia (the Indian subcontinent) with special emphasis on the system of governance.
The second semester covers following topics:
1. The beginning of the colonisation. British East India Company . Sepoy Munity.
2. Bengal Renaissance. Political changes in India and new social movements. Indian National Congress.
3. Svadeshi Movement. Foundation of Muslim League (1906), divisions in National Congres (1907). British reforms before First World War.
4. Rowlatt’s reforms (1918-1919). Social-political movements: Gandhi and the movement of social disobediencei Khilafat Movement; "Quit India" movement.
5. Independence movements. Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army. The idea of Pakistan.
6. Events after 1945 till the proclamation of independence of India and Pakistan.
7.Jawaharlal Nehru’s time (1946-1962)
8. The crises years (1962-1969)
9. The Indira Gandhi years, part one (1969-1977)
10. The Indira Gandhi years, part two (1977-1984)
11. India: Rajiv Gandhi’s years (1984-1991)
12. India: The Mandal and Mandir controversies, economic reforms and political instability (1989-1997)
13. India: the National Democratic Alliance rule (1998-2004) and the Kargil war (1999)
14. Challenges of the new millennium
15. BJP rule (2014-2019 and from 2019)
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Term 2024L:
The second semester of the History of India course presents the history of South Asia from the 18th century AD to the present day. And covers such topics as the beginnings of colonization, the Bengal and Indian Renaissance, political changes in India and new social movements after 1858, the rise of the Indian National Congress and other political parties, the independence movement, India's participation in world wars, independence and the Partition of British India, political and socio-economic events after independence to the present day |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
K_W04
has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects
K_W06
has detailed and organized knowledge of history of South Asia
K_W08
has detailed and organized knowledge of art and aesthetics in 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_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_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
Assessment criteria
exam
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Kulke, Hermann; Rothermund, Dietmar: A History of India. Routledge, London-New York 2016, 6th ed.
K. Iwanek, A. Burakowski. Indie. Od kolonii do mocarstwa. 1857-2013, WN PWN, Warszawa 2013.
Excerpts from other texts selected by the lecturer.
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Term 2024L:
W. Dalrymple, The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company Excerpts from other texts selected by the lecturer. |
Additional information
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