Religion - mainly Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism - is intimately bound up with politics in South Asia. This course explores the way in which this association has developed from the earliest times until the modern era. Particular attention is given to religious and political aspects of fundamentalism, communalism, militarism and movements for national independence. The course focuses on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. A wide range of sources including text and film will be drawn on.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
By the end of this course the student should have a good grasp of the manner in which Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism have developed in interaction with the events of the pre-modern political history of the South Asia region.Indicative Assessment
Tutorial participation 20%, online discussion 10%, essay of 3,000 words 40% and Final exam 30%.
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Workload
Each student will be expected each week to allot to the course two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial attendance together with approximately 7 hours of non-contact reading and preparation.Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Keay, John, India: A History, Harper Collins, India, 2000
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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