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A comparative study of statecraft, religion and gender across four principal periods of Indian history: ancient, 'medieval' (Rajput and Mughal), European and British colonial and post-Independence.
The overall aim of the course is to introduce students to the continuities between ancient and modern India and to explore the complex interrelationships between culture and power in Indian history. The course also aims to develop skills needed for further historical study, particularly in historical research, and for transfer into the work environment.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:Communicate insights into the contribution of different forms of cultural and political authority to the making of India’s history across four time periods - ancient, medieval-early modern, British colonial and contemporary India. Discuss the interrelationships between untouchability, caste and religion in social protest in India.Analyse the contribution of gender in the construction of state and cultural power in Indian history.Discuss the continuities between strategies of surveillance across the four time periods - ancient, medieval-early modern, British colonial and contemporary India. Analyse and use in historical debate and writing appropriate primary and secondary sources.Demonstrate understandings in both written and oral form of the source materials and historiography used in the construction of the social history of India.The student will also have developed Generic/Transferable Skills including:The ability to analyse complex material from a variety of sources and to communicate the results verbally and in written form.The ability to both follow instruction and to work independentlyThe ability to engage appropriately with a range of people and provide leadership in learning in small group discussion.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
30 points at 200 level HIST, or200 level Ancient History or 200 level MAOR.
This option at HIST441, HIST279, SAST202, SAST302
SAST302
Jane Buckingham
Photo: Temple Elephant, Thanjavur (Tanjore), South India, Photo by Jane Buckingham 2009
Domestic fee $1,523.00
International fee $6,375.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .