HIST511 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT
| Course Code: | 2400511 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA SOYKUT |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
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To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical foundations of contemporary affairs in the Indian sub-continent.
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To explore the impact of colonialism, independence movements, and nation-building processes in the region.
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To examine the role of historical memory in shaping modern political and social structures.
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To develop critical analytical skills in assessing historical sources and their relevance to present-day policy decisions.
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To foster a comparative perspective on the historical experiences of different nations within the sub-continent.
Course Content
This course is designed to give the graduate students a general perspective on history of the Indian sub-continent in a thematical way in order to understand the profound historical dynamics shaping the minds of the contemporary policy-makers of the sub-continent. The field of the study of the course covers the present-day countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze key historical themes that have shaped modern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
Evaluate the effects of colonialism and post-colonial nation-building in the region.
Identify and assess the historical roots of contemporary political and social issues in the sub-continent.
Develop a nuanced understanding of how historical narratives influence present-day policymaking.
Conduct independent research on historical developments and their impact on contemporary affairs in the region.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Demonstrate competence in their chosen fields of study including the sources and the historiography relevant to it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Construct arguments based on developed research skills that enable them to access, analyze, synthesize and evaluate primary, secondary and tertiary sources efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Disseminate and communicate research findings effectively in oral and written form | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Develop the ability to work cooperatively on investigation of an area of historical inquiry and to share own findings with co-researchers | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Conduct research in Ottoman archives and other national and international research institutions | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Have a command of language skills necessary for their research | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Act in accordance with a universal understanding of academic ethics | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Contribute to society through a sense of personal responsibility and awareness for social issues | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution