End of Empire:British Raj in India (V1353)
Special Subject: End of Empire: Nationalism, Decolonisation and the British Raj in India 1937-1950
Module V1353
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
In this module we study the national movement in late colonial India in the context of decolonisation. Concentrating on the last phase of colonial rule, we examine the changing relationship between the Indian National Congress and the Raj and discuss the different imaginings of the Indian nation both by political parties such as the Congress and the Muslim league and also peasants, workers and women. Gandhi and his non-violence emerges as a key feature of the period. His ultimate failure and the resulting partition of India is an important focus of the module. We will also look at the violence and upheaval of Partition in the years leading up to the creation of the democratic Republic of India. In seeking to redress the elitist bias in Indian history, the module draws upon subaltern historiography in order to understand popular consciousness at the time of decolonisation. The perspectives of colonial policy makers such as Lord Mountbatten, Viceroy at the time of independence and other important government functionaries will also be considered. The creation of the Republic of India was to make India into the largest democracy in the world. The first term will concentrate on general issues related to the subject while in the second term emphasis will be placed on the use of primary sources that throw light on the issues raised in the first term.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of a closely defined topic.
Situate, evaluate and analyse primary historical sources.
Relate the interpretation of primary sources to secondary interpretations.
Construct sophisticated written arguments that demonstrate intellectual maturity and integrity.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 5 | 30.00% |
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 30.00% |
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Vinita Damodaran
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Prof Stephen Burman
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