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142014 VO Introduction to Modern South Asian Studies (2025W)
5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikawissenschaften, Südasien-, Tibet- und Buddhismusk
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Details
Language: German, English
Lecturers
- Luisa Masznitz
- Gabriele Paradeiser-Faul (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 02.10. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
- Thursday 09.10. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
- Thursday 16.10. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
- Thursday 23.10. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
- Thursday 30.10. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
- Thursday 06.11. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
- Thursday 13.11. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
- Thursday 20.11. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
- Thursday 27.11. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
- Thursday 04.12. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
- Thursday 11.12. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
- Thursday 18.12. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The lecture is especially designed for beginners. In this lecture, an overview of the field of modern South Asian Studies is provided and current, contemporary topics of the subject are explained in more detail. South Asian Studies can be understood as an interdisciplinary field that takes a closer look at the geographical area of South Asia as well as its population groups and specific cultural characteristics.With a particular focus on India and Nepal, this lecture will cover the history of the region, its religious, linguistic and social diversity, social and ecological movements, environmental issues, literary movements, politics, sexuality and feminism as well as popular culture.In addition, newer theoretical concepts such as Orientalism, post-colonialism and decolonialism will be addressed and methodological approaches will be discussed.The lecture is based on the current state of research and explains key terms in order to enable students to study the specialist literature independently and to critically discuss topics related to modern South Asian Studies.The lecture will be supplemented by PowerPoint slides, which will be made available on the Moodle platform after each unit, as well as a semester reserve in the departmental library.In addition, it is recommended to attend the accompanying tutorial, which is offered weekly.
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral examinationNo aids are permitted.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The oral examination is assessed according to the following scheme:
Subject knowledge and precision of content (content of all lectures and compulsory reading)
- 20 - 18 points: All content is presented precisely, in a structured manner and in complete depth. Terms and concepts are applied correctly and contextually.
- 17 - 15 P.: Good understanding of the content, minor blurring or gaps possible. Key aspects are presented correctly.
- 14 - 12 P.: Basic understanding present, but partially incomplete or inaccurate/incomplete presentation.
- 11 - 10 P.: Rough gaps in content, superficial presentation, but still comprehensible.
- 9 - 0 P.: Essential concepts are missing or incorrectly presented.Grading scale:
20-18 P. = very good (1)
17-15 P.= good (2)
14-12 P. = satisfactory (3)
11-10 P. = sufficient (4)
9 - 0 P. = insufficient (5)
Subject knowledge and precision of content (content of all lectures and compulsory reading)
- 20 - 18 points: All content is presented precisely, in a structured manner and in complete depth. Terms and concepts are applied correctly and contextually.
- 17 - 15 P.: Good understanding of the content, minor blurring or gaps possible. Key aspects are presented correctly.
- 14 - 12 P.: Basic understanding present, but partially incomplete or inaccurate/incomplete presentation.
- 11 - 10 P.: Rough gaps in content, superficial presentation, but still comprehensible.
- 9 - 0 P.: Essential concepts are missing or incorrectly presented.Grading scale:
20-18 P. = very good (1)
17-15 P.= good (2)
14-12 P. = satisfactory (3)
11-10 P. = sufficient (4)
9 - 0 P. = insufficient (5)
Examination topics
• The content of all lectures
• The content of the required reading
• Knowledge of the current state of research
• Contextualization, periodization, and localization of the content
• Critical reflection on the subject topics
• Classification of topics in current debates or developments.
• The content of the required reading
• Knowledge of the current state of research
• Contextualization, periodization, and localization of the content
• Critical reflection on the subject topics
• Classification of topics in current debates or developments.
Reading list
Reading material will be specified for each lecture unit and made accessible on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
BA1c, EC146/M1
Last modified: Mo 27.07.2026 09:26