University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: See http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/infoug/ugtimetable

The eighteenth century in South Asia was a period of change and transformation which was shaped on the one hand, by the decline of the Mughal Empire, and on the other, by the growth of European trade with India. This module will focus on this transition from Mughal rule to 'Company Raj'. It will examine the trajectories of European interaction with India and seek to explain how and why the English East India Company became so powerful and influential in South Asia. By focusing on the early years of the 'Company Raj' this course will also explore the ways in which South Asian society and polity changed under early colonial rule.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 60 credits from {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 10-hour Take-home Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60% (including presentation 10%)


Re-assessment: 4,000-word essay = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A Yechury
Module teaching staff: Dr Rosalind Parr
Module coordinator email ay21@st-andrews.ac.uk