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Analysis of contemporary Indian Society [ LASI2304 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Deliège Robert ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes

The course will put a special emphasis upon the different aspects of contemporary Indian society, in particular social organisation, politics and the economy. The caste system will receive a special attention both from the point of view of its traditional aspects and its recent transformations. We shall also see how the contemporary political system links modernity and tradition. A special attention will be devoted to the study of economics, both from the local and general points of view. Specific themes will also be dealt with, such as poverty, population problems, urbanisation, etc. A number of texts will be made available to the student.

Aims

This course provides a general introduction to the study of the Indian sub-continent since 1947.

Content The course will put a special emphasis upon the different aspects of contemporary Indian society, in particular social organisation, politics and the economy. The caste system will receive a special attention both from the point of view of his traditional aspects and its recent transformations. We shall also see how the contemporary political system links modernity and tradition. A special attention will be devoted to the study of economics, both from the local and general points of view. Specific themes will also be dealt with, such as poverty, population problems, urbanisation, etc.
Other information Prerequisites : none Evaluation : oral exam.
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in History
> Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Master [60] in History
> Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Master [120] in Sociology
> Master [120] in Political Sciences: General
> Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations
> Master [120] in Public Administration
> Master [60] in Political Sciences: General
> Master [120] in Anthropology
Faculty or entity
in charge
> GLOR


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