UCL - History and Society of India and the Far East I

[GLOR1541]

[30h] 3 credits

This course is taught in the 1st semester.

This two-yearly course is taught in 2007-2008, 2009-2010,...

Teacher(s): Paul Servais

Language: French

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

It will attempt to provide the students a general framework on Eastern civilisations.
The students will be introduced to Asian societies by emphasizing a personal approach.

Main themes

This lecture is conceived of as a general introduction to Asian civilizations. It will take several perspectives: it will either adopt a historical point of view or develop a specific topic.

Content and teaching methods

From a historical point of view, several perspectives will be proposed in relationship with the culture and religion of the concerned areas.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : none.
Evaluation: The student will be asked to write an essay which will be discussed. An viva will be organized to check the knowledge. The student will also be orally examined over the content of the lectures.Attendance to the lectures is compulsory.