HIAB01031U MIS, South Asian Societies (F27)

Volume 2026/2027
Education

Bacheloruddannelsen i asienstudier (Indien og Sydasien), 2026-ordningen 

Content

How do societies work in South Asia? What is the relationship between individuals and groups? This course examines the formation of contemporary societies in the South Asian region through a historically grounded exploration of material and ideological processes of change. In this class, we will focus on social distinctions, inequalities, identity-making, and conflicts that characterize the region. We take a deep dive into the ever-evolving structures of caste, class, religion, gender, and kinship, and their complex entanglements in urban and rural, and local and global contexts. Through a wideranging material including texts, images, objects, and films, the course addresses key debates vital in the study of societies in the region. The course combines lectures and workshops where students are expected to take part in the classroom discussions, presentations, and group work.          

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate:

 

Knowledge of and understanding of

• theories and concepts used in the study of societies in India and the South Asian region

• ​​the making of social structures in India and the South Asian region in the contemporary and historical context

• key debates in the study of society and knowledge production in India and South Asia.

 

Skills in

• identifying and discussing key features of Indian and South Asian society

• communicating orally based on knowledge of Indian and South Asian society

• communicating in writing at a scientific level with references to scientific texts and correct use of source references and bibliographies.

 

Competencies in

• assembling key sources of knowledge and critically evaluating information about Indian and South Asian society

• presenting knowledge of Indian and South Asian society orally and in writing in accordance with academic practice.

Description in English will follow asap!

 

Fremgår af kursusrummet i Absalon. 

 

Classroom lectures with active student participation including individual and group student presentations.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 0
  • Total
  • 0
Written
Oral
Collective
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 30 minutter inkl. votering
Home assignment, 6-10 normalsider
Type of assessment details
Description in English will follow asap!

Fri mundtlig prøve med fri hjemmeopgave.
Vægtning: Hjemmeopgaven vægter 2/3 og den mundtlige prøve vægter 1/3. Begge dele skal vurderes til bestået niveau for at prøven kan bestås.
Gruppeprøvebestemmelser: Den mundtlige prøve kan kun aflægges individuelt, men hjemmeopgaven kan udarbejdes i grupper. Hvis flere studerende skriver sammen, skal hver enkelt deltagers bidrag være en afrundet helhed, der er identificeret og kan bedømmes for sig. Deltagernes fællesbidrag må ikke overstige 50 %. Hjemmeopgavens omfang ved udarbejdelse i grupper er: 9-15 normalsider (2 studerende) eller 12-20 normalsider (3 studerende).
Eksaminationssprog: Engelsk.
Aid
All aids allowed

 

Description in English will follow asap!

 

For regler om generativ kunstig intelligens, se Studieinformation.

 

Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
Re-exam

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Samme som den ordinære prøve

Criteria for exam assesment

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