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1438 (v.4) History 111 - History of India in the 17th Century


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

10790 (v.2) History 113 - History of India in the 17th Century

Syllabus:

Indian Ocean region to the 16th century with particular emphasis on South Asia. Patterns of trading and cultural interaction. The Indus Valley Civilisation and the coming of Aryans. The rise and expansion of Hinduism and Buddhism in South Asia. The rise of Islam and its impact on South Asia. The region on the eve of European colonisation.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the major developments in Indian history from early times to the seventeenth century. Developed an Appreciation for the richness of Indian civilisation, one of the world's great civilisations. Understood the history of three of the world's great religions: Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Thapar, Romila. (1966), A History of India. Volume one. Harmondsworth, Penguin.

Unit Texts:

Murphy, Eamon. (2002), History 111 Reader and Tutorial Exercises. Perth, Dept of Social Sciences, Curtin University of Technology. Murphy, Eamon. (1985), You Can Write. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Learning journal 30%, Tutorial presentation 10%, Two Essays (in class) 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90305 History

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

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2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y

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External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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