History 2375, Fall 2004
History of the Indian Subcontinent I
Lecture Outlines and Class Handouts

Note: These will usually be posted on the web page before class. It is advisable for you to copy the outline before coming to class.
	Class Date			Topic


Week 1

	23 August	Introduction to the Course
	
25 August	Physical and Cultural Geography of the Indian Subcontinent
		(slides; see map and Physical Geography outline)

Week 2

	30 August        Discussion of Reflection Paper #1
	
1 Septmeber      Sources for and Interpretations of Early Indian History
Week 3
		6 September      Showing of "Indus: The Unvoiced Civilization"
Guide to Important Names and Terms noted in "India: Empire of the Spirit"
(for optional independent viewing)
	
8 September      Discussion of Reflection Paper #2

Week 4
		13 September     Guide to "Altar of Fire"
	
15 September     Indus Valley Civilization to the Vedic Era: Summary Outline
Discussion of Reflection Paper #3
Week 5
		20 September	 Continuation of preceding topic
	
22 September	 Early States in North India, ca. 600-321 B.C.E.		

Week 6

	27 September     Comparisons between Vedic Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism
no outline prepared; refer to previous outlines and
The Basics of Buddhism
	
29 September     Showing of "An Indian Pilgrimage: Kashi"
Synopsis of film and map distributed in class

Week 7

	4 October	 The Mauryan Empire to the Gupta Era (321 BCE-ca. 300 CE)
Discussion of Reflection Paper #4
	
6 October	 Discussion on the International Friendship Option

Week 8
		11 October       Review for exam
Guide to "Tibetan Buddhism: Preserving the Monastic Tradition" (optional)
	
13 October       Midterm Exam

Week 9
	
18 October       The Mauryan Empire to the Gupta Era (321 BCE-ca. 300 CE) (continued from Oct. 4)
20 October       The Gupta and post-Gupta era (4th-7th cents. C.E.): Crystallization of "Classical" Indian Culture and Civilization
Showing of "Dances of Love," video on Bharata Natyam, a classical south Indian dance
handout on the video distributed in class

Week 10
		25 October      Continuation of preceding topic 	
	
27 October	Evolution of South Indian Civilization and Culture before 1300	
Week 11

	1 November	Discussion of Reflection Paper #5
Evolution of Hindu Philosophy and Devotionalism 
3 November	DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECTURE & ART IN SOUTH INDIA 	

Week 12

	8 November	Northern India, ca. 700-1200
	
10 November	Discussion of Reflection Paper #6		

Week 13

	15 November     Northern India, ca. 700-1200 (cont.)
Showing of "Islam Comes to Hindustan" 
	
17 November	Guest lecture: Swapan Bhattacharyya, Professor of Sociology, Calcutta University, on Caste vs. Class in India		

Thanksgiving Break

Week 14

	29 November     Presentation by George Hendren on Alexander the Great in India
Final Discussion on the International Friendship Option
	
1 December	Presentation by Erin Mooney on Outsourcing and Study-abroad in India			

Week 15

	6 December      Presentation by Cory Bigler on the Hindu Temple
	
8 December