Indology

The course aims to provide students with a general background on the development of Indian civilisation from antiquity to the Middle Ages.

Essential knowledge of: geography of South Asia; history of ancient and medieval India; religions born in India; foundational works of ancient and classical Indian culture; social structure of India in historical perspective.

Ability to: use precise and rigorous terminology, with mastery of basic vocabulary; contextualise the main aspects of ancient and traditional Indian thought; expand knowledge through appropriate sources; critically evaluate sources on the internet and other media; with the overall aim of achieving a high level of understanding of issues and critical analysis skills.