LSO333 - India:From Taj Mahal to Gandhi

Subject Title
India:From Taj Mahal to Gandhi

Subject Description
"India: From Taj Mahal to Gandhi": is a multi-disciplinary course that surveys the rich historical and cultural legacy of the vast Indian subcontinent. It begins with the subcontinent's complexity and vibrancy before the arrival of British colonialism in the 17^th century. It then examines key events and trends that shaped this subcontinent as it struggled with growing colonialism and a changing independence movement that was divided by religion, class, and political interests until the Partition of India in 1947.  It also surveys the establishment and development of the Republic of India and the Islamic State of Pakistan after 1947.

Credit Status
This is an upper level liberal studies option (LSO) in the Humanities category.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to:
 
Define and explain key figures and moments in the history and cultural development of the Indian subcontinent;
Explain and demonstrate how the subcontinent's diversity, especially in terms of religion, linguistic backgrounds, and relationships with Britain, shaped the subcontinent's political institutions, culture, and social organization;
Examine the ways that nationalism and colonialism shaped India's economy and social relations until Independence in 1947 and beyond;
Analyze the impact that individuals, through their participation in political and social movements, had on religious conflicts, changing ideas of nationalism, and relationship with Britain both before and after 1947;
Discuss and examine the impact of colonialism and then the creation of independent nation states after 1947 had on individuals and families from the subcontinent.

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