Modern South Asia
Modern South Asia This course is an introduction to the history of South Asia. We will examine such events as the remarkable rise and fall of the Mughal empire (1526-1700s), the transformation of the once-humble English East India Company into a formidable colonial state (1700s-1858), the emergence of nationalist and anti-imperialist movements led by people such as Mahatma Gandhi and M.A. Jinnah (1858-1947), and the establishment and recent histories of the new nations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Readings will include primary sources, history textbooks, historical novels, and newspaper articles. We will also watch at least one historical film. Pre-1800.
Modern South Asia This course is an introduction to the history of South Asia. We will examine such events as the remarkable rise and fall of the Mughal empire (1526-1700s), the transformation of the once-humble English East India Company into a formidable colonial state (1700s-1858), the emergence of nationalist and anti-imperialist movements led by people such as Mahatma Gandhi and M.A. Jinnah (1858-1947), and the establishment and recent histories of the new nations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Readings will include primary sources, history textbooks, historical novels, an …Read more
Ian barrow was a very good professor, and it was super clear how passionate he was about the subject - lectures were slow but interesting - you can kinda choose what readings to do once he gives the final paper topics, exams were closed book but questions given a week in advance , grading was fair
The most no-frills lecture course I've taken here. This class had no discussion whatsoever. I thought Barrow was great at lecturing, and he was willing to help with specific questions. There's three major assignments, one or two of which can be essays – this was good for me as someone who prefers taking a test. The structure of the course meant that a lot of readings towards the end of the semester might not factor into your grade at all, since you can choose a paper topic which is unrelated. However, in early to mid semester, readings about the East India Trading Company and Gandhi are quite dense and involve reading whole books. I'd definitely recommend as a less writing-heavy history course.
The most no-frills lecture course I've taken here. This class had no discussion whatsoever. I thought Barrow was great at lecturing, and he was willing to help with specific questions. There's three major assignments, one or two of which can be essays – this was good for me as someone who prefers taking a test. The structure of the c …Read more
Modern South Asia was a great class, Professor Barrow is an effective, clear, and fair teacher. I'd love to take another class with him, as he did an excellent job lecturing, providing feedback, and being generally accessible. The only grades in the class are one in-class essay, one research paper, and a second in-class essay or paper, which you can choose. The first two are graded quite easily as the expectation is that this is your first history course at Midd.
Modern South Asia was a great class, Professor Barrow is an effective, clear, and fair teacher. I'd love to take another class with him, as he did an excellent job lecturing, providing feedback, and being generally accessible. The only grades in the class are one in-class essay, one research paper, and a second in-class essay or pa …Read more