HIST181 - Gandhi

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Academic Year 2000/2001

Gandhi
HIST 181 FA

Mohandas K. Gandhi's life has been the subject of enormous scholarly, philosophical and artistic reflection. In this sophomore seminar, we will seek to understand the man himself, his transition from Mohandas to "Mahatma," and the history that surrounded him. We will learn in the process about the historian's craft, including how to do archival work, how to best use a library, and, how to find and use evidence.

MAJOR READINGS

COLLECTED WORKS OF MAHATMA GANDHI (and other writings)
Erikson, GANDHI'S TRUTH
Nandy, INTIMATE ENEMY
Rudolphs, GANDHI: TRADITIONAL ROOTS OF CHARISMA
Brown, PRISONER OF HOPE
Films by Benegal, Attenborough, and others

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

No exams. Short papers, presentations, active seminar involvement, and a long research essay based on primary sources and shaped by an understanding of the relevant secondary sources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Pinch,William

Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK403

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: Jr. major: 2

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: 16 FR: 1

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001