University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

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

The twentieth century for Asia has been marked by a transition from colonial rule to post-colonial nation-states. This module will take a closer look at the growth of nationalism and the processes of decolonisation in Asia within a broad comparative frame. It will examine the different colonial experiences and how they shaped the process of decolonisation. It will explore the connections and ties between now independent and separate nation-states. Ultimately, it will ask if it is possible to speak of a post-colonial Asian identity in the twentieth century.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

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

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


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

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A Yechury
Module teaching staff: Dr A Yechury, Dr K Lawson
Module coordinator email ay21@st-andrews.ac.uk