Contemporary and Modern History II
| Numbering Code | G-HUM35 5J123 LJ38 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Master's students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Thu.3 | |
| Instructor name | BHATTE, Pallavi Kamlakar (Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Senior Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This course introduces themes such as Diaspora and Transnationalism with focus on the colonial Indian experience. We will explore the historical background and nature of the Indian diaspora in Europe, North America and South East Asia. We bring together a variety of sources including speeches, newspapers, novels, films, and government documents to reconstruct specific moments of collective action as a part of the global colonial resistance to British imperialism and colonization. |
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| Course Goals |
1. Strengthen critical thinking skills 2. Learn to interpret and comment thoughtfully on a variety of materials (text, film, images) 3. Improve writing by formulating clear and concise arguments supported by primary source evidence 4. Analyze and interrogate both official narratives and personal histories by considering how they influence, intersect with, or depart from one another |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Week 1:Introduction to the Course and Overview Week 2/3:Indian Diaspora: Europe, North America and Asia The Great War and British India Week 4: Discussion on 2/3 Week 5/6:Transnational Ghadr Movement Week 7: Discussion on 5/6 Week 8/9:Two Boses and the Imperial Japanese Empire Indian National Army Week 10: Discussion on 8/9 Week 11/12:Representation and Commemoration Week 13:Discussion on 11/12 Week 14: Conclusion and Summary Week 15: Final examination Week 16: Feedback & Summary of the Course *Note: The schedule may change slightly depending on class requirements. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
A system of continuous evaluation will be adopted. Although this will be a lecture styled course, students will be required to engage in discussions and/or presentations and submit written work as per instructions. Final grade will be based on the following: 30% Regular participation and activity in class. 70% Exam/Final Paper at the end of the course. |
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| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students must prepare before class and are expected to have completed assignments/readings provided. Students are expected to participate in discussions with their classmates primarily in English. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Reference materials and notes will be distributed in class as per requirements. Students will be expected to go through the handouts and bring them to class as per instruction. | ||
| References, etc. | To be announced in class. | |||
