Postgraduate Course: Diversity and Identity in South Asian Religious Tradition (REST11006)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Religious Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The aim of the course is to analyse the problems associated with homogenised 'world religious' identities, with reference to South Asian traditions, especially 'Hinduism'. This will involve an
analysis of different ways of constructing 'Hindu' identities, and the ways in which these relate to various kinds of diversity and dissent in Hindu traditions. The primary focus will be on the evolution of 'Hindu' identities and ultimately 'Hinduism'/'neo-Hinduism', culminating in a focus on Hindu chauvinism, defined in opposition to a homogenised 'Islam'. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: New College. Senate room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, students should have achieved the following:
1) An understanding of various kinds of diversity and dissent within South Asian, especially 'Hindu' traditions, and the differing ways these are articulated.
2) An understanding of the complexities associated with identity in South Asia.
3) An ability to critically appraise the use of terms such as 'Hinduism' and 'Hindutva' in academic and popular understanding.
4) A familiarity with and ability to critically assess various kinds of source material as well as different perspectives on these.
5) An ability to analyse 'Western' influences on modern understandings of 'Hinduism'. |
Assessment Information
| Students are required to write an essay of 3,000-4,000 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Jeanne Openshaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 8918
Email: J.Openshaw@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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