2878 (v.5) History 216 - The Making of Modern India - Historical Narratives of Indian Nationalism

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

3765 (v.5) History 316 - The Making of Modern India - Historical Narratives of Indian Nationalism

Prerequisite(s):

1438 (v.4) History 111 - History of India in the 17th Century or any previous version
AND
1439 (v.4) History 112 - The Modern World - The Rise and Fall of British Imperialism in the 19th and 20th Centuries or any previous version

Syllabus:

Meaning of colonialism, nationalism, and the peasantry. Interpreting Indian history, historical background to Indian nationalism, major stages in the development of the Indian nationalist movement. Indian nationalist movement, Gandhi and the peasants, Gandhi and the pacification of the Indian national revolution. Case studies of agrarian unrest, Congress, peasants and elections.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood the key concepts associated with the rise of colonialism and the development of nationalism in India. Located the key events in this process. Described the main processes which characterised the nationalist movement. Demonstrate an awareness of the problematic nature of historical interpretation.

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:

Sarkar, S. (1986), Modern India, 1885-1947. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Bose, S. (1993), The New Cambridge History of India 111:2 Peasant Labour and Colonial Capital: Rural Bengal since 1770. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Chandra, B.(1981), Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India. New Delhi, Orient Longman. Charlesworth, N. (1973), British Rule and the Indian Economy. London, MacMillan. Guha, R. (ed.) (1982-90), Subaltern Studies I-VII. New Delhi, Oxford University Press. Low, D A (ed.) (1977), Congress And the Raj Facets of the Indian Struggle 1917-47. London, Heinemann. Moore, B. (1973), Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy. Harmondsworth, Penguin, Chapter 6. Tomlinson, B.T. (1993), The New Cambridge History of India: The Economy of Modern India - 1860-1970. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Texts:

S. Wolpert, (1989), A New History of India (5th edition), Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 30%, Essay Plan/Annotated Bibliography, Examination 30%, Tutorials 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

90305 History

HECS Band (if applicable):

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Result Type:

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