South Asia: People, Culture, Development

A year one level exposure module designed to introduce undergraduate
students to South Asia
- a dynamic region, that is fast emerging as a major player in global
politics and economy.
The lectures consider aspects of South Asian history, politics and society
with a view of fostering an appreciation of the diversity of the region.
The course will cover themes such as:
Gandhi & the Indian anti-colonial movement;
Democratisation in South Asia;
Economic Globalization;
South Asian Cinema;
& the Global South Asian diaspora.