Appropriate for First Year students.
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:00am-11:15am | TuTh | Cox Computer Classroom - 230C | Rao, Velcheru. | HSC. | 4 | 2901 | TBA. |
August 29, 2012- December 11, 2012
Catalog Description: This course is a multidisciplinary introduction to the civilizations of South Asia, including an overview of the history and historiography of the region from its prehistory to the present.
Semester Details: In this course, we try to come an understanding of two rather commonly used words “civilization” and “culture,” with reference to the Indian subcontinent. We will take a long and a broad view of the subcontinent, and look into its history with view to understand the achievements of various time periods that impacted human thought, values and spiritual development.
We will study how in this geographical area human instincts of amassing wealth, enjoying sexual pleasure are controlled, modulated and celebrated to form societies of complex hierarchies of men and women.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2006. India Before Europe. ISBN: 9780521005395.
- 1969. Tales of Ancient India. ISBN: 9780226846477.
- 2006. In Amma's Healing Room: Gender and Vernacular Islam in South India. ISBN: 9780253218377.
- 2008. The Bhagavad Gita. ISBN: 978-0915132355.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Two short papers | 8 pages each | 60% |
| Class Participation | Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions | 20% |
| 2 Quizzes | 20% |
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