Key figures in Indian history
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: HWH182
- Dates: 21/05/24 - 18/06/24
- Time: 19:00 - 21:00
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Ketan Varia
Course Code: HWH182
Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
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What is the course about?
India is unique in its heritage. It has had lasted invasion, political change and assimilation over many centuries. Its contribution to language (Sanskrit) and great philosophies (Vedic, Buddhism and Jainism) is well known.
It is also a land that has given rise to modern leaders and thinkers such as Kabir (15C), Akbar the Great (16C), Guru Nanak (16C), Rabindranath Tagore (19C), Mahatma Gandhi (20C), Aurobindo Ghose (20C), and Indira Gandhi(20C).
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
- We will cover 7 great figures in India history post the 15C; (Kabir (15C), Akbar the Great (16C), Guru Nanak (16C), Rabindranath Tagore (19C), Mahatma Gandhi (20C), Aurobindo Ghose (20C), and Indira Gandhi(20C)
- We will study some of their writing, philosophy
- We will examine their legacy on Indian politics and culture plus their impact outside of India.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- State the background and key ideas of key figures in the Indian subcontinent
- Explain what these ideas mean to you
- Reflect on the current importance of the ideas of the key figures
- Describe key dynamics in Indian history.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is designed for beginners or intermediate learners with little or no experience of the material. It will appeal to all of those who would like to find out more about Indian history.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Presentation, group exercises and discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs but you may wish to bring pen and paper for note taking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HWH109 A Short History of India
HWH171 Partition in India and Pakistan
HWH172 India and Pakistan: The histories, memories and legacies of Partition
HWH186 Ancient India: The Harappan Civilisation in the Indus Valley
HWH176 A South Asia after independence
HWH177 From independence to the present: Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
HPC171 South Asia in British politics and society after the end of empire.
Ketan teaches courses in Business Skills and Indian Philosophy/History at CityLit. In his career Ketan has worked with over 30 large and complex organisations in helping them with Operational Excellence and Change Management. He is the author of the book ‘The Art of Transformational Change – a handbook for leaders and managers’, published in October 2015. Ketan is of indian hertitage and has visited many places of pilgrimage and history in India over the last 25 years. He has learnt Sanskrit to foundation level and studied several Indian sutras. He has delivered courses in Jain Philosophy for over 15 years.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
