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History & Politics of South Asia (POL 235)

Term: 2013-2014 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Michelle Frasher
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:15 PM - 1:40 PM (9/5/2013 - 12/18/2013) Location: MAIN KELLE K003

Description

(also HIS 235; formerly History of India)
This course covers the Indian subcontinent?s history from c. 1500 to the present. The course examines South Asian interests from regional and global perspectives with an analysis of the economic, political and security issues of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Students will gain a clear understanding of South and Central Asian politics and their applications to issues like empire, nationalism, non-violence, globalization, terrorism, ethnicity, development and cultural phenomenon such as tribalism, religion and caste.