Developing a Critical History of South Asia
Jaspal Singh South Asian Center, Boston, Rajesh Kasturirangan
Tue, Thu, Jan 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 06-07:30pm, 5-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
We will examine in this class the European conceptions of South Asian history in contradistinction to South Asian conceptions of history. We will discuss the works of William Jones, Hegel, Max Mueller, Monier-Williams, Mircea Elliade, and other Indologists and their rendering of South Asian History. We'll also explore several ancient South Asian text as Rig Veda, Mahabharta, Rajtrangini, and other texts that bring to light what has been the indigenous conception of history. We will also trace the development of South Asian history from Antiquity to present. Guest lecturers will also make presentations on South Asian history. The event is co-sponsored by SANGAM and South Asian Center.
Contact: Jaspal Singh, (617) 497-0316, manex@channel1.com
Sponsor: SANGAM
Latest update: 01-Nov-2001
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