Tradition and Modernity in India
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Category: Syllabi
Political Representation in South Asia
This course will cover major political developments in the postcolonial period from the standpoint of those—elected or not—who claim to represent constituents. Thematic in scope, the course will aim at unravelling the mechanisms that legitimize power in so-called ‘distributive’ democracies.
Indian Democracy in the Digital Age
This course examines the impact of online media on India’s civil society and governance practices. It will enable students to critically examine the various ways by which the digital is transforming the political, social and cultural landscape of the country.
Ce que l’Inde nous dit du monde
Ce cours se propose d’appréhender huit grands enjeux politiques contemporains par le prisme de la plus grande démocratie du monde. L’Inde est une puissance émergente qui façonne l’ordre international à toutes les échelles : culturelles, démographiques, diplomatiques, militaires et technologiques.
Interpreting India
This course is an introduction to the foundational questions surrounding the study of contemporary India. It aims at providing final year BA students with the critical “interpretations” of India in the various disciplines of…
Contemporary Indian Politics
This course aims at providing students with an introductory understanding of India’s remarkable political and social transformations since its independence in 1947. The country’s 70 years journey amidst adverse…
Introduction to Political Science
This conference aims first of all at helping students gain a comprehensive understanding of the main themes presented in the lecture and the assigned readings, thus contributing to their grasp of…
Indian Democracy: Founding Elements, Evolutions and Challenges
This course aims at introducing students to India’s social and political transformations since Independence in 1947. It will make sense of the rise of India as the world’s ‘largest democracy’ and its emergence as…
Understanding International Politics
The basic objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and the analytical skills that are necessary to grasp the complexity of the 21st century international scene. New issues are…
Understanding Civil conflicts & Political Violence: Case Studies from South Asia
This course serves as a critical interdisciplinary introduction on the study of civil wars and political violence. It intends to provide theoretical and empirical tools to understand key issues related to the use of…