HIST-375 Gandhi: His Life and Times
This research and historiography course examines primary sources written by Mohandas K. Gandhi and his associates, as well as Gandhi’s autobiography and other scholarly works. Emphasis will be placed on different approaches to understanding Gandhi’s philosophy, his significance and his legacies in India, South Africa and the larger world. Topics include non-violence, the role of the individual in history and nationalist historiography.
Seminar (12)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
one 200-level history course, or consent of instructor.