Universität Wien

070066 KU Reading Historiography (2013W)

The Indian Subcontinent from 1000 to the Present

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work

The course will explore the different perspectives that modern historians have held on the history of South Asia from 1000 to the present. This time-frame was characterised first by the rise of Muslim states, then by colonialism, and subsequently by the efforts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to rise above their colonial heritage. The highly contested historiography of these successive periods will be approached through secondary literature. Some primary sources will also be read in order to understand how interpretations can diverge. A background in South Asian history is not necessary to participate in this course.
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Details

max. 35 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 28.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 04.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 25.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 02.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 09.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 16.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 20.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß
  • Monday 27.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum WISO 1 (ZG1O2.28) Hauptgebäude, Stiege 6 Zwischengeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will explore the different perspectives that modern historians have held on the history of South Asia from 1000 to the present. This time-frame was characterised first by the rise of Muslim states, then by colonialism, and subsequently by the efforts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to rise above their colonial heritage. The highly contested historiography of these successive periods will be approached through secondary literature. Some primary sources will also be read in order to understand how interpretations can diverge. A background in South Asian history is not necessary to participate in this course.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Participation in the discussions (15%)
- Weekly reading responses of one to two pages each (80%)
- Discussion initiation (once) (5%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Distinguishing the different schools in the writing of South Asian history
- Looking at history from different perspectives
- Distinguishing history from heritage
- Awareness of the political uses of history
- Awareness of the ever-changing face of history

Examination topics

Critical reading and discussion

Reading list

Association in the course directory

BA 2012: Quellen und Methoden 2; Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS) | BA 2011: Quellen und Methoden 2; Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS) | BA 2008: Quellen und Methoden 1; Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS) | LA: Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS)

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