SAS4002 – Key Debates in South Asia Studies
Course content
This course focuses on past and present key debates in the field of South Asia studies broadly defined. In addition to providing a critical introduction to the history of multi-disciplinary research into South Asian matters, the course devotes ample space to studying core texts that have made their mark on the field - for better or worse.Through this course you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the academic tradition that South Asia studies is part of, and you will be introduced to the very lively and diverse debates on theory and research methods that the discipline is home to. We do not offer easy answers to complex debates, but help you to ask critical questions.
The course is based on the reading, analysis and discussion of sources in English, and training in essay writing and oral presentation is an integral part of the course.
Learning outcome
You will learn:
- to analyze and summarize key debates in the field of South Asian studies.
- to be a critical reader, and to produce and present academic knowledge in oral and written forms.
Admission to the course
The course is available to students admitted to South Asian Culture and Society (programme option) (being phased out).
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If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Please see the admission requirements defined by the programme option South Asia Culture and Society.
Teaching
The course will be taugh