History of India2 3600-7-IN1-HI2
1.The birth and rise of the Mughal empire.
2.The capitals of the Great Mughals.
3.The fall of the Mughal empire.
4.The summary of the history of Islam in South Asia till the 18th century.
5.Marathas and the ideology of Shivaji.
6.The spice trade and the European powers in early modern India.
7.The expansion of the East India Company in India till the first half of the 18th century.
8.The British conquest in India till the Sepoy Mutiny.
9. The Sepoy Mutiny and its consequences.
10.Political processes in India following the Sepoy Mutiny.
11.Some trends in Indian thought and societies representing it in 19th century and till the beginnings of the 20th century: Indian Renaissance; reformism.
12.A summary of various aspects of British rule till the beginnings of the 20th century.
Course coordinators
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
K_W04
has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects
K_W06
has detailed and organized knowledge of history of South Asia
K_W08
has detailed and organized knowledge of art and aesthetics in South Asia
K_W09
has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues in South Asia within the scope of natural environment and ethnic, demographic and political situation
K_W11
has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic environment and their importance for the historical and contemporary situation of South Asia
K_W14
is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world
K_W18
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history
K_U02
can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of South Asia
K_U04
can use the knowledge of history of South Asia to analyze and interpret events taking place in the modern world
K_U05
can appropriately place South Asia in the context of circumstances pertinent to natural, geopolitical and economic environment
K_U09
can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of South Asia in typical professional situations
K_U21
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of South Asia in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit Tamil) taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of South Asia
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
Assessment criteria
Final written test after 1st and 2nd semester.
Examination after III sem.
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Kulke, Hermann; Rothermund, Dietmar: A History of India. Routledge, London-New York 2016, 6th ed.