851-0101-31L  The Rise of an Asian Giant: Introduction to the History of Modern India (c. 1600-2000)

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersH. Fischer-Tiné
Periodicitynon-recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



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NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0101-31 VThe Rise of an Asian Giant: Introduction to the History of Modern India (c. 1600-2000)2 hrs
Mon15:15-17:00ML E 12 »
H. Fischer-Tiné

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AbstractThe lecture offers a survey of the historical trajectories taken by the countries of the Indian subcontinent from the 17th century to the turn of the 21st century. The thematic foci include, but are not limited, to an examination of the question whether or or not there was a pre-European South Asian modernity.
ObjectiveThrough this course students are acquainted with the history of one of the most important world regions. The objective is not only to introduce participants to a richly diverse civilization, they are also encouraged to look at interrelations and make comparisons with the West. Through this approach their knowledge of European history is contextualised in a global framework while simultaneously their intercultural sensitivity is being trained.

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ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersH. Fischer-Tiné
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.

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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political SciencesDoctoral and Post-Doctoral CoursesWInformation
History and Philosophy of Knowledge MasterLectures and ExercisesWInformation
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