HIST 386 - Hindus, Muslims, and their Others: The Construction of Identities in India and Pakistan (3)

This course explores the complexities of the categories of Hindus, Muslims, and their Others from the mid 19th century to the present in South Asia (the regions that would become India, Pakistan, and Kashmir). Beginning with the Indian Mutiny of 1857, it will explore the language and events of Partition and how the new states of India and Pakistan tried to define those new nations. Religious and cultural controversies and violence up to the present century will also be covered. Recommended Preparation: Lower-level Social Sciences course.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102733
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP)