List of Courses in the B.A. Honors in History

Program Duration: 4 Years

Total Semesters: 08

 

First Year

1st Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
BAH-1101	Introduction to History and Historiography	4.00
BAH-1102	Principles of Sociology & Anthropology	4.00
BAH-1103	Fundamental English	4.00

 

2nd Semester

BAH-1201	History of Bengal (Upto 1204)	4.00
BAH-1202	History of South Asia (Upto 1206)	4.00
BAH-1203	Historical Geography	4.00
BAH-1204	Viva	2.00

 

Second Year

3rd Semester

BAH-2101	History of Bengal (1204-1765)	4.00
BAH-2102	History of South Asia (1206-1707)	4.00
BAH-2103	History of Civilizations	4.00
BAH-2104	History of Political Thoughts and forms of Government	4.00

 

4th Semester

BAH-2201	History of Bengal (1765-1947)	4.00
BAH-2202	History of South Asia ((1707-1947)	4.00
BAH-2203	Medieval Europe (476-1453)	4.00
BAH-2204	History of Bangla Literature and Bangla Language	4.00
BAH-2205	Viva	2.00

 

Third Year

5th Semester

BAH-3101	Social and Economic Life of Bengal (upto1947)	4.00
BAH-3102	History of England :1485-1914 (Selected Topics)	4.00
BAH-3103	Modern Europe (1453-1789)	4.00
BAH-3104	Principles of Economics and Economic Development of Bangladesh	4.00
BAH-3105	History of Philosophy (Selected Topics)	4.00

 

6th Semester

BAH-3201	History of Emergence of Bangladesh (1947-1971)	4.00
BAH-3202	History of Islamic Civilization (upto 1258)	4.00
BAH-3203	Modern Europe (1789-1871)	4.00
BAH-3204	History of USA (1776-1945)	4.00
BAH-3205	History of West Asia (Selected Topics)	4.00
BAH-3206	Viva	2.00

 

Fourth Year

7th Semester

BAH-4101	History of Liberation War of Bangladesh	4.00
BAH-4102	Political History of South Asia (Since 1947)	4.00
BAH-4103	History of Russia and USSR (Upto 1991)	4.00
BAH-4104	Far East in Modern Times	4.00
BAH-4105	Modern Europe (1871-1945)	4.00

 

8th Semester

BAH-4201	History of Urbanization and Urban Development in Bangladesh (Selected Cities)	4.00
BAH-4202	South East Asia in Modern Times	4.00
BAH-4203	Europe and America (Since 1945)	4.00
BAH-4204	History of Africa (Since Colonial Period)	4.00
BAH-4205	Viva	2.00

 

Course Title: Introduction to the History and Historiography

Course Code- BAH 1101

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment-30,

Final Examination-70, Total-100

Course Teacher: S. M. Tanveer Ahmed

 

Introduction to the Course:         

“History is ultimately a moral art, and it is about values. It is not merely about the collection of facts. It is about the way we put those facts together and the meaning we give them. Arguments about facts are arguments about meaning.” ‘Introduction to History and Historiography’ suggests students in the First year First Semester to particular of the significant backgrounds through which academic historians approach (and have approached) the past. By measuring and investigating divergent approaches to the past, the course will pulverize students in what historiography is and why it matters.

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to analyze the evolution of historical interpretation from the ancient world to the present. It also evaluates how historians have gathered information and formulated hypotheses and explains how the writing and purposes of history have changed over time. The course figures out the impact of various schools of historical writing on the profession and discerns how the writing of history has been affected by the forces of social change. It illustrates how the writing of history has changed by investigating the writings of individual historians. The course finally explains the value of history as an academic discipline and answer the question: what is history?

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	The students will be able to know the methods of writing history.
CLO2	be aware of historiography as a field of study in history
CLO3	understand how historians use periodization and chronology
CLO4	be able to write clear, concise prose
CLO5	Understand the basics of historiography or how historians have studied the past

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Definition of History, Why Study History? Who is a Historian? Different branches of History	15	CLO2
Periodization and chronology in History	8	CLO3
History and other social sciences: Elementary Approach	10	CLO2
Historical Method	6	CLO1
Law of Causation in History	10	CLO4
Development of Historiography Historiography and Historians of Ancient period:  i) Herdotus; ii) Khalhana; Historiography and Historians of Medieval period: i) St. Augustine; ii) Ziauddin Barani; iii) Ibn Khaldun Historiography and Historians of Modern period: i) Leopold Von Ranke; ii) Karl Marx; iii) Toynbee, J.A. iv) Ranajit Guhan v) Kosambi, Damodar D	11	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1.   EH Carr, What is History?

2.   Marwick, A, The Nature of History

3.   R.G. Collingwood, The Idea of History

4.   Walah, WH, An Introduction to the Philosophy of History

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Reference Books:

1. Adam Budd, Modern Historiography Reader, Routledge; (2008)
2. Georg Iggers et.al, A Global History of Modern Historiography, Routledge; (2016)
3. John Tosh, The pursuit of history, Longman; (2002)
4. Keith Jenkins, Re-Thinking History, Routhledge (2003)
5. Marc Bloch, The Historian's Craft, Vintage; (1964)

Course Title: Principles of Sociology and Anthropology

Course Code: BAH-1102

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30, Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Ferdaush Hossain

 

Introduction to the Course:

The course is an overview of the discipline of Sociology and Anthropology and introduces students to the complex and dynamic social world in which we live. Students will engage in critical thinking about social and cultural issues and gain exposure to different types of sociological and anthropological concepts, issues and research. Additionally, students will learn the sociological perspective and gain the ability to distinguish between facts, values and opinions.

 

Objectives of the Course:

The course aimsat inculcating students with the basic reading skills that are necessary for understanding society and behavior. The course continues in its aimto familiarize the students with the central ideas of the discipline. The course provides introduction to sociology and anthropology in order to overview the core concepts and demonstrates understanding of fundamental sociological and anthropological theories and concepts. It explores how social factors contribute to social inequalities and create social change and encourages students to apply sociological concepts to everyday life to better understand how larger society affects individual behavior and choices.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	analyze contemporary social issues and discover and develop their own sociological imagination and apply it to societal issues
CLO2	understand the ways in which social institutions are interdependent
CLO3	identify how culture impacts individual and group experience in society
CLO4	identify how culture impacts individual and group experience in society
CLO5	demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives, theories, methods or core concepts of the behavioural and social sciences

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Introduction: What is Sociology, nature and scope of Sociology, origin and development of Sociology, relationship with other disciplines, and basic concepts of Sociology?What is Anthropology, types of Anthropology, cultural and physical Anthropology, importance of the study of Anthropology, relationship between Anthropology and History	12	CLO1
Sociological theory and research:Sociological paradigms, major sociological perspectives, applying the paradigm, research methods, procedures and ethics in research	12	CLO2
C Culture and Civilization:Basics of culture, elements of culture, cultural complexities and diversity, how do we explain our culture, norms and values, language and culture, beliefs and material culture, cultural diversity, cultural lag, difference between culture and civilization	12	CLO3
Socialization: Nature versus nurture, what is socialization, socialization and self, agencies of socialization, process of socialization	6	CLO4
Groups and formal organization and Social Institution: Different types of groups and networks, social interaction and formal organization, Family and marriage, economic, political and religious institutions	6	CLO5
Social structure and society: Social structure and status, social structure and role, social structure in preindustrial, industrial and postindustrial societies	6	CLO1
Social change and problem: Evolution, progress, development and change, theories of social change, determinants of social change, social movements, social problems	6	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1. Carol R Ember &Melvin R Ember, Anthropology: A Brief Introduction (Prentice Hall, 2002)
2. Conrad P Kottak, Anthropology: The Exploration of Human Diversity (McGraw-Hill, 2004)
3. J R Eshleman& Others, Sociology: An Introduction (Pearson, 1993)
4. Ritchard T Schaefer, An Introduction to Sociology (McGraw-Hill, 1994)
5. W Kornblum, Sociology in the Changing World (Barnes & Noble, 1988)

Reference Books

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Course Title: Fundamental English

Course Code: BAH-1103

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Ms. Surya Akther Sumona 

 

Introduction to the Course:

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practicesof English grammar and language. Studentswould learn the art of public speaking which involves persuasion, creativeanalysis and synthesis of topics, organization, language, delivery, audience awareness andadaptation and the use of supporting materials. The course is designed to develop the integrated language skills for the history students with special focus onthe mechanics of the writing process and the study of grammar with an emphasis on syntax.

 

Objectives of the Course:

The Fundamental English Course aims at helping the students develop their proficiency in English language and accuracy in English grammar. The purpose of this course is also to enable the students to improve their writing skills required for practical need both in academic and professional life. The course aims at inculcating students with the basic reading, writing, speaking skills that are necessary for understanding the history and society. Writing unified, coherent paragraphs with topic sentences and controlling ideas. The practice of academic reading and especially writing, focusing on expository essays. Emphasis is placed on essay structure and editing.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Develop the techniques of reading and writing English correctly
CLO2	Understand the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
CLO3	Develop the basic reading, writing, speaking skills
CLO4	Enable the students to improve their free hand writing andpresentation skills
CLO5	Demonstratethe fundamental principles and practicesof English grammar and language.

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Reading and Understanding:Comprehension	20	CLO1
Grammar:a. Use of Right Form of Verbsb. Use of Articlesc. Use of Appropriate Prepositiond. Transformation of Sentencese. Idioms and Phrasesf. Framing WH Questionh. Communicating English (Notions/functions)i. Voice Changej. Structure of sentence k. Use of Tense etc.	20	CLO2 CLO5
Writing Skill: a.  Paragraph Writing (Principles and types) b. Letter Writing: (Personal, Social, Official, Commercial and Resume Diplomatic) c. Translation: English to Bengali, Bengali to English d. Essay Writing e. English for the professional purpose	20	CLO3 CLO4

 

Text Books:

1. Ahammed, Sadruddin, Learning English, the Easy Way

2. A. J. Thomson and A.N. Martinet, A Practical English Grammar

3. Murphy, R, Intermediate English Grammar

4. A.S. Hornby, Guide to Patterns and Usage of English

5. Barnet Stubbs, Practical Guide to Writing English

 

Reference Books

1. A.S. Hornby, Oxford Advance Learner’s Dictionary

2. Imhoop, M, From Paragraph to Essay

3. Norman Lewis, Word Power, Made Easy

 

 

Course Title: History of Bengal (Upto 1204)

Course Code: BAH-1201

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Md. Hasan Mofizur Rahman

 

Introduction of the Course:

The course “History of Bengal (Up to 1204)” is aimed to provide an elaborateunderstanding of the area called Bengal (Present Bangladesh and West Bengal of India) from the beginningto the end of the ancient period up to the capturing of ruling power by the Muslims in 1204. Prominence in the political history of Bengal,the course has the themes of economic, social, and religious aspects of the everyday life of the inhabitants of Bengal. Moreover,the origin of the Bengali nation, natural boundary, and its impact on the population of this region are the contents of the course. Human settlement, administrative development during different ruling dynasties,and cultural heritages in this regionare also important discussios of this course. It is quite difficult to reconstruct the history of this period because of the scarcity of both written and archaeological sources. In this vast period, Bengal was ruled by both foreign and local dynasties. Foreign dynasties were the Mauryan and the Gupta.  Later on local rulers such as Sasanka, the Pala dynasty, the Senadynasty ruled this land for a considerable period of time. In 1204 the defeat of LuxmanSena by Ikhtiar Uddin Mohammad bin Bakhtiarkhiljimarked the end of the ancient period and the beginning of Muslim rule (medieval period) in Bengal.

 

Course Objectives:

The course will provide help to the students to learn how to use sources to reconstruct the events ofhistory, to know the origin of the Bengali nation and to understand the geographic conditions and its effects on the native. The course will also help to assess the administrative development under different rulers and dynasties and focus on the political life of the residents of that period.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Know how to use the sources of history and methods of writing history.
CLO2	Acquire knowledge about the geographical location of this region and origin of the Bengali nation.
CLO3	Evaluate foreign rulers and dynasties ruled this territory.
CLO4	Analyze the rise and empowerment of local rulers and dynasties of this land.
CLO5	Assess the administrative system prevailed during different periods of ancient Bengal.

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Sources of History of Ancient Bengal Written Sources: Literature, Real Historic Literature, Biography, Foreign accounts Archeological Sources: Copper Plates, Inscriptions, Coins, Archeological Remainings	10	CLO1
Geographical Condition of Ancient Bengal and Janapadas Location of the region, Rivers. Geographic Boundaries. Location of Different Janapadas and Inabitants.	6	CLO2
History of Bengali Nation Origin, Ethnic Composition, Language, Culture.	4	CLO2
Bengal during the Age of the Mauryans Conquest of Bengal and Rulers who Ruled the Land	4	CLO3
The Gupta, the post Gupta Period Conquest of Bengal and Rulers who Ruled the Land	4	CLO3
Rise of the Independent Bengal: Sasanka : Rise to Power, Military Campaigns, Foreign Policy and Assessment. Matsannyam Meaning. Events and Ending.	8	CLO4
Rise of the Palas: Rise to Power, Gopala, Dharmapala, Devapala, Narayanpala, Rajyapala, Mahipala, Ramapala and the Fall of the Pala Empire	8	CLO4
Kamboja, Chandra and Varman Dynasty Rise to Power, Rulers and Causes of Decline.	4	CLO4
Sena Dynasty: Rise to Power, Vijayasena, Vallalasena, Laksmanasena and the Downfall of the Senas	8	CLO4
Administration of Ancient Bengal Foundation and Development of Administrative System in the Ancient Period.	4	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1. R. C. Majumder (ed.), History of Bengal (Vol-I)
2. J. N. Sarker (Ed.), History of Bengal (Vol-II)
3. A. M. Chowdhury, Dynastic History of Bengal

Reference Books:

1.   B. C. Sen, Some Historical Aspects of the nscriptions of Bengal

2.   Shahanara Husain, Everyday Life in the Pala Empire

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Course Title: History of South Asia (upto 1206)

Course Code: BAH-1202

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination-70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Chowdhury Shahid Kader

 

Introduction to the Course:

History of South Asia (upto 1206)is a compulsory course for the students of the B.A Honoursprogram. The course carries 4 credits and 60 hours of effective class teaching. Teachers meet twiice a week for 1.30 hours each session. History lectures usually have additional required discussion sections that meet once a week.Teaching techniques consist of traditional lectures which include question-answer sessions and discussion, tests/quizzes over lecture materials, as well as technology-supported presentationsetc.

Course Objectives:

The course is intended to provide an overview and analysis of the cultural, social, religious, political and economic development of South Asian civilization.The course will address the development of South Asian society from tribe to state to civil society. It will analyze the political organization and the significant socio-religious movements that emerged in South Asian civilization. In particular, the course stresses the nature of culture contact and exchange, and the development of a composite culture and civilization in South Asia.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Demonstrate principles of historical thinking to understand human societies, specifically through an introduction to South Asian civilization
CLO2	Identify the main events, persons and evidence involved in a defined historical period
CLO3	Learn strategies for approaching and making sense of primary historical sources
CLO4	Evaluate significant themes, issues, or eras in South Asian history
CLO5	Acquire basic knowledge of South Asian history

 

Course Contents

Course Content	Hrs	CLOs
Geographical Division of South Asia:Influence of Geography and Environment of South Asian History	3	CLO2 CLO3
Sources of Ancient South Asia	3	CLO3
Indus Valley Civilization	9	CLO1
Vedic Civilization	9	CLO2
Religions Evolution in Northern India (Before the Birth of Christ) : Buddhism and Jainism.	3	CLO2 CLO4
North India during the 6th Century B.C.: Sixteen Mahajanapadas, Political, Social, Religions and Economic          Conditions During the Pre Buddha Age, The rise of Magadha	3	CLO1 CLO2
The Persian and the Macedonian Invasions of North India	3	CLO2
MauryansEmpire:Source of Mauryans History, Chandra Gupta Mauryan, Origin, Life, Extent of His Empire, Administrative System and Achivements. Asoka (273-232 B.C), Asokan Edicts-Impact of the Kalingan War, Internal Policy, Asoka’s Dhamma and Buddhism, Asoka’s Place in History	6	CLO1 CLO2 CLO5
Post-Mauryan South Asia:Sakes and Kushans	3	CLO2
The Gupta Empire:Rise of the Guptas, Chandragupta-1, Samudragupta, Chandragupta-II (Vikramaditya of the Legend), the Account of Fa-hien, Gupta Administration, Gupta Civilization, Golden Age of the Ancient India, Later Gupta Kings and the Downfall of the Guptas	9	CLO1 CLO2 CLO5
Northern India After the Guptas:Invasion of the Hunas, Maukharis of Kanauj, Pushpabhuti of Thaneswar, Pravakaravardhana, Harshavardhana	3	CLO1 CLO4
Arab Conquest of Sind	3	CLO2
Turkish Invasion of North IndiaInvasion of Sultan Mahmood and conquest of Muhammad Ghori and the Leeginising of Muslim Rule	3	CLO2

Text Books:

1.   R. C. Majumder, An Advance History of India

2.   R. C. Majumder (ed.), History and Culture of the Indian People The Vedic Age

3.   R. K. Mookharjee, Ancient India

4.   B. N. Mukherjee, The Rise and Fall of the Kushana Empire

5.   E. U. Rapson (ed.), The Cambridge History of India Vol-1

 

Reference Books:

1.   D. N. Jha, Ancient India: An Introductory Outline

2.   R. E. M. Wheeler, The Indus Civilization

3.   H. C. Roy Chowdhury, Political History of Ancient India

4.   A. L. Basham, The Wonder that was India

5.   RomilaThaper, Asoka and The Decline of the Mauryans

 

 

 

Course Title: Historical Geography

Course Code: BAH-1203

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination-70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Md. Abdus Samad

 

Introduction to the Course:

Historical Geography is the branch of knowledge that studies the ways in which geographic phenomena have changed over time in history. It is an independent discipline that suggests a variety of approaches - from the study of geographical explorations and of geographical sciences to the history of changing political frontiers. The course deals with the influences of geographical factors upon historical events. Historical Geography has been identified with special line of thoughts whose data are, of necessity, historical; but whose outlook is geographical. The course is designed in the light of the intense knowledge about the theory and reality of the subject in the context of Indian subcontinent in general and Bengal in particular.

 

Objectives of the Course

The course gives students a clear understanding of the geographical divisions and sub-divisions of the regions and sub-regions of India in general and Bengal in particular. Giving the students a clear concept about the theories in historical geography is an important objective of the course. It also gives an insight into the historical geography of the Indian subcontinent and Bengal in particular where changes and continuities in the geographical and cultural landscape shaped the region in distinct contours. Finally the course tries to locate the region of Bengal as a hub of world maritime activity since ancient times

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	have a broader understanding and further curiosity of the history and geography of India and Bengal
CLO2	get an intense knowledge about the theory and reality of the subject
CLO3	understand the factual knowledge about geographical and historical regions ancient Bengal
CLO4	investigate how geographical factors create cultural diversity and how investigation through geographical lens gives a better understanding of contemporary history
CLO5	have the benefit in developing skills in argumentation and in analysis and the linguistic skill and clarity of expression

 

Course Contents
 

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Conceptual/Introduction Part: Meaning and characteristics of ‘Historical Geography’, relationship between History and Geography, Concept of ‘Region’, Bengal as a ‘Region’, Definition, Nature and Themes of Environmental History	12	CLO1
Historical Geography: Theories: Theory of Geographical/Environment Determinism, Lucien Febvre’s Counter Theory of Possibilism, Theory of Probabilism by Spate, Neo-environmentalist view of Stop-and-Go Determinism	12	CLO2
Historical Geography: Indian Subcontinent: Physical features of the Subcontinent: The Himalayas,the Vindhyas, the Seas, the Peninsular plateau, the Northern Indian plains with the river systems, the deserts, etc. and the Influence exerted by above features in shaping human activities throughout its history, Sub-continent’s routes of contact with the outside world	12	CLO3
Historical Geography: Bengal Geo-physical condition, geographical location and its influence on cultureand identity, the river-systems and the ‘Delta’ formation in Bengal, evolution of the name of Bengal	12	CLO4
Trade Routes and Maritime Connectivity of Bengal Trade routes and cultural contact of Bengal with Southeast Asian countries and the archipelago, Sea ports and maritime activities	12	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1. Abdul Momin Chowdhury, History of Bangladesh - Early Bengal in Regional Perspectives (Bangladesh Asiatic Society, 2018)
2. Amitab Bhattacharyya, Historical Geography of Ancient and Early Medieval Bengal (Sanskrit PustakBhandar, 1977)
3. Barrie M Morrison, Political Centers and Cultural Regions in Early Bengal (Tucson, 1967)
4. J Donald Hughes, What is Environmental History?(Cambridge & Malden, 2006)
5. WGordon East, Geography Behind History (W W Norton, 1999)

Reference Books

1. KM Panikkar, Geographical Factors in Indian History (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1969)
2. Lucien Febvre, A Geographical Introduction to History (Kegan Paul, 1925)
3. P Mittal&Geeta Dua (Eds.), Historical Geography of India, Vol 1-2 (Low Price Publications, 2005)
4. RD Dikshit, Geographical Thought(PHI Learning, 2001)
5. Sirajul Islam (Ed.), Banglapedia ASB, 2012

 

 

Course Title: History of Bengal (1204-1765)

Course Code: BAH-2101

Course Creditand Duration: Four Credits and One Semester.

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Mohammad Bilal Hossain

 

Introduction to the Course:

The History of Bengal (1204-1765) generally denotes the political history of the territory over which the Muslims ruled before the capture of political power by the British. It thus comprises the former British Indian province of Bengal and parts of Bihar in the west and Assam in the east, with strips of Orissa in the southwest. The History of Bengal from 1204 to 1765 has two broad sections; the pre-Mughal and the Mughal period. The pre-Mughal period is far longer than the Mughal period, and it was about four hundred years. The Battle of Rajmahal took place in 1576 and the war turned fate in favor of the Mughal rule in Bengal. In the Battle of Plassey (1757) the Nawab ofBengal was defeated by the East India Company, andthen in 1765, the East India Company got the Diwani of Bengal from the Mughal Emperor.

 

Course Objectives:

The course has been designed to introduce the political history of Muslim Bengal and its expansion in different phases to the students. Understandingthe role of the Muslim rulers to construct the Muslim society and culture and determining the major events from 1204 to 1765 are the major objectives of the course. Moreover, to know the chronicles of the gradual incoming of the Europeans to Bengal in the 17^th and 18^th centuries, especially to understand the British influence in the politics of Bengal are also the objectives of the course.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

After completion of the study of the course, the students will be able to:

CLO1	Identify the areas of Muslim dominion and major events of the political history of Bengal from 1204to 1765.
CLO2	Understand the political and administrative features of the pre-Mughal and Mughal periods in Bengal.
CLO3	Explain the historical sources and the way of writing of the chronicler of Muslim Bengal.
CLO4	Describe the history of the expansion of Muslim territory in the Bengal region.
CLO5	Distinguish the ways ofintrusion of the Europeans in Bengal

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLO
Introduction and Sources: Introduction to the Course, Sources of the pre-Mughal and Mughal period, Early Muslim Contact, Territory of Muslim Bengal.	9	CLO3
Foundation of Muslim Rule and the First Phase of Bengal Sultanate, 1204-1338: Ikhtiyaral-din Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji’s Conquest of Nadia, Extend and Administration of Bakhtiyar Khalji, Tibet Expedition and His Death. Ghiyath al-Din IwazKhalji’s Early Relation with Delhi Sultanate, Main Features of IwazKhaji’s Rule. Sultan Shams al-Din Firuz Shah.	9	CLO4
Independent Sultanate, 1338-1538: Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah’s Rule in Eastern Bengal (Sonargaon), Ibn Batuta’s Account, Shamsuddin Iliyas Shah’s Consolidation of Power, Raja Ganesh, Ala Uddin Hossain Shah’s Conquest and Achievements, Nusrat Shah and His Successors, The Portuguese Activities in Bengal.	9	CLO1
Afghan Period and the Transition to Mughal Rule, 1538-1610: Sher Khan’s Conquest of Bengal, Daud Khan Karrani and War with the Mughals, The Battle of Rajmahal (1576), Isa Khan and the Afghan Resistance, Musa Khan and theBara Bhuiyans.	9	CLO1
Mughal Rule in Bengal under Subahdar, 1610-1717 Subahdar of Subah Bangla, Islam KhanChisti (1608-1613) and Dhaka was Made the Capital of Mughal Bengal (1610), Shah Shuja (1639-1660) Mir Jumla (1660-1663), Shaista Khan (1664-1676), Diwan Murshid Quli Khan (1700-1717), Capital was Transferred to Murshidabad in 1704, Activities of Europeans in Bengal.	9	CLO2
Nawabi Regime in Bengal, 1717-1757 Murshid Quli Khan and His Reforms (1717-1727), Nawab Alivardi Khan (1740-1756), Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah and the Battle of Plassey (1757)	9	CLO5
The Early Stage of British Dominion in Bengal, 1757-1765: The aftermath of the Battle of Plassey, The Battle of Buxar (1764) and the Acquisition of Diwani by the East India Company (1765)	6	CLO5

 

Text Books

1. Jadu Nath Sarker: The History of Bengal, Muslim Period (1200-1757), Volume II.
2. Abdul Karim, History of Bengal, Sultanate Period and Mughal Period.
3. M. Mohar Ali, History of Muslims of Bengal. Vol. 1A & 1B.
4. M. R. Tarafder, Hussain Shahi Bengal, 1494-1538 A.D
5. K. K. Datta, Alibardi Khan and His Times

 

References

1. Abdul Karim, Social History of the Muslims in Bengal
2. Abdul Karim, Murshidkuli Khan and His Times
3. A. C. Roy, Bengal Under the Mughals

 

 

Course Title: History of South Asia (1206-1707)

Course Code: BAH-2102

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course teacher: Khaleda Chowdhury

 

­­­Introduction to the Course:

The Delhi Sultanate founded by QutubuddinAibak marked the commencement of a period of prolonged Muslim rule in India. In the Battle of Panipath in 1526 the last Lodi ruler Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur which marked the end of Delhi Sultanate and the establishment of Mughal Empire in India. The course begins with the foundation of Muslim rule in India and ends with the passing of Aurangzeb, the last strong ruler of the Mughal dynasty, after whom, historians agree, began the end of the Mughal Empire. 

 

Objectives:

The course focuses on the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal rule in India from 13th to 18th century. It illustrates the political developments in India in these five centuries along with the social and religious institutions that grew due to Muslim rule. It also analyzes the different reforms and policies of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal rulers of Delhi and their role in shaping the state and society in the Indian subcontinent. It helps students understand the socio-political dynamics of present-day India.     

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	understand the major historical developments and trends that shaped the political life of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period
CLO2	assess the socio-economic and cultural reforms of the rulers and their impact on society
CLO3	build capacity to present logical and coherent arguments referring to relevant sources
CLO4	Evaluate significant themes, issues, or eras in South Asian history
CLO5	evaluate the role of key rulers of the period from different perspectives

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Sources of History of Sultanate Period	10	CLO1
Sultanate Period a. Foundation of the Delhi Sultanate by Qutubudin Aibak, Iltutmish and Balban b. Khalji Imperialism c. An Assessment of Muhammad bin Tughlug’s Rule. Natures of the Changes during Firoz Shah’s Rule d. The Sayids and the Lodis Administrative System e. Causes behind the Decline of the Sultanate of Delhi	6	CLO2
Sources of Mughal History	4	CLO2
a.    Zahiruddin Muhammad Babar: The Foundation of the Mughal Rule in India (1520-1530) b.   Nasiruddin Muhammad Humayun (1530-1540, 1556): Mughal-Afghan Contest for Supremacy, Defeat of Humayun c.    Sher Shah and Afghan Interregnum (1540-1555), Humayun Re-enters India and Regains the Power d.   Jalal Uddin Muhammad Akbar- (1555-1605): Expansion and Consolidation of Mughal Rule, Second Battle of Panipath, Role of Bairam Khan, Akbar’s Early Conquests and the Foundation of an all Indian Empire, Conquest of Rajputana, Akbar as an Administrator, His Land revenue, Mansabdari System and Religious Views e.    Nur-Ud-din Muhammad Jahangir (1605-1627): Continuation of the Imperialist Tradition, Accession-Rebellion of Khusro, Marriage with Nur Jahan and Her Influence, Rebellion of Khurram and Mohabbat Khan, His Character-Patron of Art f.    Shihab Uddin Muhammad Shah Jahan (1627-1658): Improves the Quality of Administration, Deccan and Central India Policy, Patron on Art and Architecture g.    Mohiuddin Muhammad Alamgir (Aurangzeb) (1658-1707): Struggle for the Throne, Problems on Accession, Rebellions of the Jats, the Rajputs and the Maratha, His Deccan policy	4	CLO3
Mughal Art and Architecture	4	CLO3

 

Text Books:

1.   E.U. Rapson (ed), The Cambridge History of India, Vol-1

2.   H.C. Ray Chowdhury, Political History of Ancient India

3.   R.C. Majumbar (ed), The History and Culture of Indian People

4.   Aziz Ahmed, Political History and Institute of Early Turkish Sultans of Delhi

5.   Stanley Laneport, Babur: An Empire Builder of the 16th Century

 

Reference Books:

1.   Augustus Frederich, Emperor Akbar

2.   K.S.Lal, History of the Khaljis

3.   K.R. Qureshi, Sher Shah

4.   Aga Mahdi Hussain, History of the Tughlaq Dynasty

5.   I.H. Qureshi, Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi

 

 

Course Title : History of Civilizations

CourseCode : BAH- 2103

Course Credit and Duration : Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution:  Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination-70, Total Msrks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Murshida Bintey Rahman

 

Intoduction to the Course

This course introduces world history from the pre-historic Age to the Roman Civilization. Topics include Asian, African, westerncivilizationsand Christian, Islamic and Byzantine etc. cultures. This course is important to familiarize students with basic facts of geography, history, and culture that every learned person needs to know to be an informed citizen of the world. An ancient civilization is a topic that helps students have a better understanding of the world.

Course Objectives:

This course helps students to understand the development of world civilizations, to comprehend the development of religious traditions and philosophical systems in ancient history and to develop a sense of historical continuity by understanding historical changes and contributions of different civilizations. It also helps to develop the ability to think critically about the discipline of history; the ability to discern, assemble, and evaluate relevant evidence bearing on a historical argument and the ability to synthesize content and evidence in historical inquiries.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

CLO1	Know about the characteristics of the world's major civilizations;
CLO2	Trace the development of traditional civilizations and recognize their enduring influences;
CLO3	Describe significant global processes, such as: emergence and growth of civilizations; agricultural and urban revolutions; human migration; imperialism etc.
CLO4	Describe the interactive roles, which social, religious, political, economic, scientific and technological forces have played among the civilizations of the world;
CLO5	Analyze significant political, socio-economic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations.

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Culture of the Prehistoric Age (Stone Age): a. The Paleolithic Age        b. The Neolithic Age	3	CLO3 CLO5
Definition of Civilization, Different Theories Regarding its Origin, Growth and Downfall: a. Geographical Theory b. Topographical Theory c. Nomad Theory d. Soil-exhaustion Theory e. Challenge and Response Theory	3	CLO3
Egyptian Civilization: a. Importance of the Nile b. Land and the People c. Government d. Social and Economic Development e. Religion, Science       f. Writing, Art and Architecture	6	CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO5
Mesopotamia Civilization: A. The Sumerians i.    Land and the People ii.   Political, Social, Economic and Religious Life iii.  Writing iv.  Estimation of the Sumerian Civilization B. The Babylonians i.    Government ii.   Law iii.  Social, Economic and Religious Life iv.  Estimation of the Babylonian Civilization	9	CLO1 CLO3 CLO5
Persian Civilization a.   Land and the People b.   Political, Social, Economic and Religious Life c.   Estimation of the Persian Civilization	6	CLO1 CLO4
Phoenician a.   Land and the People b.   Political, Social, Economic and Religious Life c.   Writing d.   Estimation of the Phoenician Civilization	3	CLO1 CLO5
Hibrue a.   Land and the People b.   Political, Social, Economic and Religious Life c.   Estimation of the Hibrue Civilization	3	CLO4 CLO5
Chinese a.   Land and the People b.   Political, Social, Economic and Religious Life c.   Estimation of the Chinese Civilization	6	CLO1 CLO4
Greek Civilization: a.   The Land and the People b.   The Evolution of the City State: Sparta and Athens: Government, c.   The Greek achievements and its significance	12	CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
Roman Civilization : a.  Early Roman Monarchy: Society and Politics, Senate and Assembly b.  Abolition of Kingship       c. The Republic	9	CLO4 CLO5

Text Books:

1.   Burns E M & Ralph P. E., World Civilization (Abridged edition)

2.   Gordon Childe, What Happened in History

3.   James Edgar Swain, A History of World Civilization

4.   Clive Bell, Civilization

Reference Books:

1.   Joseph Reither, World History at a Glance

2.   T.W. Wallbank and M.A. Taylor, Civilization, Past and Present, (vol.1)

3.   Oman, Charles William Chadwick, The Dark Age

4.   Arnold Toynbee, A Study of History

5.   Staudish Meacham, Western Civilization

Course Title: History of Political Thoughts and Forms of Government

Course Code: BAH-2104

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Mr. Al Amin

 

Introduction to the Course:

History of Political Thought and Forms of Government is the study of topics such as politics, liberty, justice, property, rights, law and authority. It helps readers know about these topics in the outline of what they are, why they are needed, what makes a government legitimate, what rights and freedom it should protect and why, what form it should take and why, what the law is and what duties citizens owe to a legitimate government, if any, and when it may be legitimately overthrown, if ever.

 

Objectives

Political Science and History together have a close affinity. The course is designed for the students of history to expand their frontier of knowledge about the historical legacy of the political system and the current political institutions and issues of a modern democratic state. The makes the students acquainted with an understanding of political philosophy concerned primarily with political ideas and values such as rights, justice, freedom and political obligation

It provides them with in-depth understanding about the forms of government and gives students an understanding to examine the state and its institutions and the organs of government

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	explain the state and its institutions and the organs of government
CLO2	analyze the causes and effects of the major political events and movements on the basis of political theory
CLO3	construct different ideas regarding various local, national, regional and international political issues
CLO4	examine contemporary political events in light of political theory and philosophy
CLO5	evaluate the role of the government

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Political Science: Its Nature, Meaning, Scope and Methods, How Far           Political Seience is a Science?	10	CLO1
Fundamental Concepts: State, Sovereignty, Law, Liberty and Equality	5	CLO2
Greek Political Concepts : Plato and Aristotle	5	CLO2
Rise of Modern Nation State: Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau	5	CLO3
Constitution: Meaning, Importance and Classification; Methods of Establishing Constitution; Characteristics of a Good Constitution	5	CLO3
Forms of Government: Democracy and Directorship; Parliamentary and Presidential; Unitary and Federal	10	CLO4
Organs of Government: Legislature, Executive and Judiciary	5	CLO4
Theory of Separation of Powers: Its meaning, Importance and working	5	CLO4
Role of Political Parties and Electorate, Role and Foundations of Political Parties, Direct and Indirect Election	10	CLO4

 

Text Books:

1.   R. G. Gettell, Political Science

2.   J. W. Garner, Political Science and Government

3.   W. F. Willoughby, The Government of Modern State

4.   G. H. Sabine, A History of Political Theory

5.   E. Barker, The Political thought of Plato and Aristotle

 

Reference Books

1.   H. M. Joad, Political Thought from Plato to the Present

2.   H. J. Laski, A Grammar of Politics

3.   Allan Ball, Modern Politics and Government

4.   Harold J Laski, A Grammar of Politics

5.   Herman Finer, Theory and Practice of Modern Government

Course Title: History of Bengal (1765-1947)

Course Code: BAH-2201

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Professor Dr. Mst. Khodeja Khatun

 

Introduction to the Course:

The course begins with the acquisition of Diwani by the East India Company in Bengal and ends with the Second Partition of Bengal (1947). This is the political history of Bengal from 1765 to 1947 covering the ruling system and administrative development of the East India Company and the British Raj. The background studyof the Permanent Settlement and its implementation in Bengal is the major content of the course. Besides, how the administrative system of Bengal was shaped and reshaped is discussed in the course. The Partition of Bengal (1905) and its aftermath are the important themes of discussion. Moreover, Reactions of the colonial subjects against colonial rule and political movements are the major contents of the course. 

 

Course Objectives:

The course has been designed with the objectives of understanding the colonial rule of the British in Bengal and introducing the students to the political history of Bengal in the mentioned time period. How the administrative development was demonstrated in Bengal aligned with the objective of the colonial rulers will be studied in the course. Moreover, the responses of the subjects of colonial Bengal against colonial legacy will be analyzed.

 

Course Learning Outcomes:

After studying the course, the students will be able to:

CLO1	Describe the major events of the political history of Bengal from 1765 to 1947.
CLO2	Understand the political and administrative aspects of colonial Bengal.
CLO3	Explain the political impact of the rule of East India Company and the British Raj.
CLO4	Distinguish the policies of colonial power to control the subjects of Bengal.
CLO5	Determine the development of anti-colonial movements in Bengal.

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Bengal Under the Rule of Governor, 1765-1772: Robert Clive and the Acquisition of Diwani by the East India Company; the Dual Administration, The Great Famine of 1769-70 (ChiattorerMonontor): Political and Administrative Causes, Descriptions, and Results.	12	CLO1 CLO3
Bengal Under the Rule of Governor-General of Bengal Presidency, 1773-1833: Reforms of Warren Hastings: One Year and Five-Year Settlement in Land, Administration, Other Reforms and Their Impacts on Bengal. Charles Cornwallis: Administrative Reforms, Judicial Reforms, and the Permanent Settlement (1793) and Their Impacts on Bengal. Growth of East India Company’s administration in Bengal Presidency: Sir John Shore (1793-1798), Lord Minto (1807-1813), Lord William Bentick (1828-1833).	12	CLO1 CLO2
Bengal Under the Rule of Governor, 1834-1854 (Ex-Officio Governor-General of India): Lord William Bentick (15th November 1834-20th March 1835),Sir Henry Hardinge (1844-1848), Dalhousie (12th January 1848 – 1st May 1854).	6	CLO 1
Bengal Under the Rule of the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal Presidency, 1854-1905: Political and Administrative Development, Background of the Partition of Bengal (1905).	6	CLO1 CLO4
Bengal Under the Rule of the Lieutenant Governors of Divided Bengal, 1905-1912: Partition of Bengal and its Reaction, Administrative Reforms in Eastern Bengal and Assam, Swadeshi Movement and Bengali Nationalism, The Annulment of Partition (1911).	12	CLO4 CLO5
Bengal Under the Rule of Governor of United Bengal, 1912-1947: Bengal Politics after the Partition, Growth of Communal Politics &The Bengal Pact(1923), Proja-League Coalition, Bengal Famine of 1943, Bengal Provincial Election (1946), Second Partition of Bengal(1947).	12	CLO4 CLO5

 

Text Books

1. Ramsay Muir, The Making of British India
2. A. R. Mallick, British Policy and the Muslims in Bengal (1757-1858)
3. Sirajul Islam, History of Bangladesh
4. Sirajul Islam, The Permanent Settlement in Bengal
5. Milton Kumar Dev & Md. Abdus Samad, History of Bangladesh

Reference Books

1. N. Chaterji, Bengal under the Dewani Administration

2. 2. K. M. Mohsin, A Bengal District in Transition (1765-1793)

3. Narendra Krishna Sinha, The History of Bengal (1757-1905)

4. A. N. Chandra, The Sannyasi Rebellian

5. Muinuddin Ahmed, A History of Faraizi Movement in Bengal

 

 

Course Title: History of South Asia (1707-1947)

Course Code:  BAH -2202

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment-30, Final Examination-70, Total Marks-100

Course Teacher: Afsana Ahmed

 

Introduction to the Course:

The time span covered in this course comprises from 1707 to 1947. The enormous Mughal Empire began to crumble after the death of the last great Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1707, and then, within a half century, the empire had completely collapsed. Various European commercial enterprises arrived in India to trade under that scenario, but they competed amongst themselves to consolidate power. The English East India Company was victorious in the competition, gaining political power in Bengal and, subsequently, India overall. Until 1857, the company ruled. In 1857, the first war of independence erupted, and the East India Company's rule came to an end. The British Crown seized complete control of the company's Indian Empire and the Princely States. The establishment of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League is described in this section.The Indian independence war and subsequent nation-building are also viewed as interconnected historical events.The British Raj remained dominant until 1947.

 

Course Objectives:

The module gives a detailed overview of the fall of the Mughal Empire, the arrival of Europeans, and rivalry among European powers, with a special emphasis on the key reforms implemented by British Governor-Generals and the Indian reaction to those reforms. Describe the nationalist movements that arose in response to British colonial control. Students will do studies to analyze the social and political impacts of British colonial authority.The module teaches students how to find sources, evaluate sources, make academic arguments, support their arguments with credible evidence, cite sources, and present their arguments verbally and in written reports, among other things.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Demonstrate a grasp of the factors that contributed to the British colonization in south Asia.
CLO2	Assessment of diverse conceptual approaches to problems in various British colonial policies, as well as intellectual explanation using appropriate academic evidence and sources.
CLO3	Understand and analyze the role of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, as well as their ideological objectives.
CLO4	Evaluate and create ideas that lead to Indian nationalist movements.
CLO5	Use appropriate theoretical approaches and academic evidence to study important events and movements in the course, such as what happened before India became a sovereign state in 1947.

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Causes of the Downfall of the Mughal Empire (1707-1947)	3	CLO1
Coming of the Europeans in South Asia (1740-1753): Anglo-French Rivalry in the Deccan, Causes of the French Failure and theEnglish Success	3	CLO2
Growth of Colonial Administration in South Asia (1780-1840): The development of British colonial rule between the 1780s and the 1840s in South Asia	9	CLO3
The Great Revolt (Sepoy Mutiny) of 1857: Its Nature, Causes, Impact, Abolition of the Company’s Rule in India	6	CLO4
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and the Aligarh Movements	6	CLO5
The Formation of Indian National Congress	3	CLO1
Lord Curzon: Administration and Reforms	3
Formation of Muslim League, 1906	9	CLO2
The Lucknow Pact, 1916	3	CLO3
Khilafat and Non- Cooperation Movements	6	CLO4
Lahore Resolution of 1940	3	CLO5
Cripps Mission and Quit India Movement, Cabinet Mission, End of British Rule, Partition of India in 1947	6	CLO1

 

Text Books

1.   Sumit Sarker, Modern India, 1885-1947

2.   P. E. Roberts          , History of British India

3.   I. H. Qureshi, R. C. Majumdar, Struggle for Pakistan

4.   Kalikinkar Dutta, Advanced History of India

5.   H. Malik, Muslim Nationalism in India and Pakistan

 

Reference Books

1.   K. K. Aziz, Britain and Muslim India

2.   Percival Spear, The Oxford History of Modern India 1740-1947

3.   A. B. Keith, Constitutional History of India

4.   Anil Seal, Emergence of Indian Nationalism

5.   Shekhar Bandopaddhayay, From Plassey to Partition

 

 

Course Title: Medieval Europe (476-1453)

Course Code: BAH-2203

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher:Muhammad Abdul Mannan Howlader

 

Introduction to the Course:

This course introduces students the key concepts, issues, and approaches of history of Medieval Europe (476-1453) i.e. from the downfall of Roman Empire to the beginning of Renaissance. Students have opportunity to explore the history of medieval politics, society, economy and culture of Europe. The course reviews the transformation of medieval empire, politics, society, economy and culture over the thousand years.

 

Course Objectives:

To help the students assess the reasons and consequences of decline of Roman Empire and rise of Barbarians with building of a new empire. Make the students capable to analyze the rise and expanding the power of the Papacy over Europe. To develop the idea of students to analyze the approaches to the rise of towns and cities through the expanding trade and commerce where different types of guilds played a pivotal role in the economic development of medieval Europe. It will help them understand the factors behind the rise of medieval universities.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Learn the narrative history of medieval Europe from 476 to 1453.
CLO2	Understand the different approaches of religious institutions like Papacy or Monasticism in the building of sate, society and economy.
CLO3	Formulate the most important contribution of medieval era is the rise and development of universities.
CLO4	Critically analyze the causes and consequences of the religious fundamentalism that created long run chaos namely Crusades over the Europe.
CLO5	Critically assess the values to rise of state economy rather than individual’s feudal economy.

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
The Middle Ages: Meaning and Periodizations: Define European Mediaeval Period. Justification of Periodization, Was it Dark or Not?	6	CLO1
Medieval Politics in Europe: Political Reorganization of Europe Rise of Frank: Charles Martel, Holly Roman Empire and Charlemagne Saxon Rule in Germany Captain Rule.	9	CLO2
Carolingian Renaissance: Background, Contributions of Barbarian Intellectuals, New Cultural Aesthetic Rebirth.	3	CLO3
Feudalism: Origin, Development, Characteristics, Relationship between Lord and Vassal, Its merits and Demerits, Feudalism and the Rise of the National Monarchies, Chivalry and Responsibilities of the Knights Manor System: Feudalism and Its Economic Development, Relationship between Lord and Serf, Social condition and Quality of Life in the Manorial Regime.	9	CLO4
Trade and Travel in the Middle Age: Barriers to Trade and Travel, Revival of Trade, Medieval Fairs, Merchants and Craft Guilds and their Activities, Development of Money and Banking system	6	CLO5
Urban Revolution in the Middle Age: Causes of the growth of the Towns, Location of the Towns, Government System and Influence on Society	6	CLO6
Medieval Education: Early Medieval Education, Origin and Development of Universities, Nature of the Medieval Universities, Student Life (Course of Study),Curriculum, Importance of Universities.	6	CLO7
The Papal Monarchies: Consolidation of Power of the Church and Its Development, Conflict between Church and State (King) Monasticism: Its Meaning and Development,  and Main Features	9	CLO8
The Crusades : Background of Crusades, Causes and Results of the Crusades.	6	CLO9

 

Text Books:

1.   C. Warren Hollister: Medieval Europe— A Short History

2.   H W Charles Davis, Medieval Europe.

3. James Westfall Thompson, Edgar Nathaniel Johnson-An Introduction to Medieval Europe

4.   Thompson & Jonnson: Introduction to the Middle Ages

5.   T. W. Wallbank and M.A. Taylor: Civilization, Past and Present (vol.1)

 

Reference Books:

1. Hans J. Hummer: Politics and Power in Early Medieval Europe- Alsace and the Frankish Realm, 600-1000, Cambridge University Press (2006).
2. Roger Collins: Early Medieval Europe, 300-1000, Palgrave Macmillan (1999).
3. Andreea Marculescu, Charles-Louis Morand Métivier (eds.): Affective and Emotional Economies in Medieval and Early Modern Europe, Palgrave Macmillan (2018).
4. Alexis Wilkin, John Naylor, Derek Keene, A.J.A. Bijsterveld: Town and Country in Medieval North Western Europe, (2015).
5. H. E. Marshall: A short sketch of European history.

 

Course Title: History of Bangla Literature and Bangla Language

Course Code: BAH-2204

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Rajib Mandal

 

Introduction to the Course:

Bangla is the language of the geographical region that is known in historicalterms as ‘Bengal’. A rich literature has developed in the Bangla language through the ages which forms the cultural backbone of the Bangla-speaking people of the region. The culture has separated Bangalees from other nations. Students of history benefit from the course by understanding that the culture of the region of Bengal has deep ancient roots that fuels the nationalistic fervour of the Bangalis.

 

Course Objectives:

The course has been designed to broaden the cultural and intellectual horizons of the students of Bangla language and literature. The course acquaints the students with correct spelling, syntax, sentence building and inner discipline of Bangla language. It also gives ideas about how Bangla language came and from which original language. The students would know the relationship of Bangla with Sanskrit language and they would be informed about the heritage and antiquity of Bangla literature. Finally the course broadens the knowledge about ancient, medieval and modern Bangla literature

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	learn about the advent of languages in the world
CLO2	speak about the development of Bangla language from ancient to modern times
CLO3	write about the relationship between Sanskrit and Bangla language
CLO4	give a detailed idea of different levels of Bangla language
CLO5	Understand  the origin of the world languages

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
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Text Books

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Reference Books

Avng` kixd, evO&jv I evOvjx (evsjv GKv‡Wwg, XvKv, 1983)

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Course Title: Society and Economic Life of Bengal (upto1947)

Course Code: BAH-3101

Course Credit Hours and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Mohammad Bilal Hossain

 

Introduction to the Course

The course contains the history of a vast period of Bengal from the ancient to the modern. Mainly, the course has been designed to understand the chronology of the development of society and the economic life of the people of Bengal from the ancient to the modern period. Different aspects of ancient, medieval, and modern history related to the socio-economic life of Bengali people are contained within the course. Moreover, to understand the theoretical framing, some prominent theories of socio-economic history are being discussed in the course.

 

Course Objectives:

The main objective of studying the course is to comprehend the thorough history of the society and economic life of the people of Bengal from ancient to the modern period.To know how the shifting of society was accomplished from ancient to medieval and medieval to the modern period. Besides, the understanding of the factors and events which influenced the social and economic life of the people of Bengal.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

After completion of the course, the students will be able to:

CLO1	Distinguish the socio-economic history of Bengal from the ancient period to the modern period along with theoretical conceptualization.
CLO2	Understand the social and economic development of Bengal from ancient to the modern period.
CLO3	Explain the relations between historical sources and the historical events of Bengal.
CLO4	Describe the social and economic movements during the colonial period.
CLO5	Understand the impact of colonial rule on the society and economy of Bengal.

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLO
Society and Economic Life: Social and Economic History, Definition, Scope, and Theoretical Discussion	9	CLO1 CLO3
Ancient Bengal Society in Ancient Bengal Economic Life of Ancient Bengal	9	CLO2
Medieval Bengal Socio-economic Condition in Sultanate Period, Socio-economic Condition in Mughal Period, Mughal Banking System.	9	CLO2
Socio-economic Impact of the Rule of the East India Company in Bengal: The famine of 1769-70 and Its Socio-economic Impact, Socio-Economic Impact of Permanent Settlement in Bengal, East India Company’s Education Policy and Its Socioeconomic Impacts.	12	CLO5
Social Movements and Reactions: Raza Rammohon Roy, HaziShariatullah, YoungBengal Movement, and Derozio. Reactions of Colonial Bengal against the British Rule: Landlord, Ryot,Fakir Sannashi, Tribal People.	12	CLO4
Other Social and Economic Issues Development of Modern Industry, Development of Communication, Folk Literature, Arts & Crafts, General Economic Condition of East India Company Rule (1765-1857), and British Rule (1858-1947)	9	CLO2

Text Books

1.   R.C. Majumdar, History of Bengal, Vol-1

2.   Shahanara Hossain, Everyday Life in Pala Empire

3. Abdul Karim, History of Bengal, Sultanate Period and Mughal Period.

4.   M. Mohar Ali, History of Muslims of Bengal. Vol. 1A & 1B.

5. Abdul Karim, Social History of the Muslims in Bengal

Reference Books

1. M. R. Tarafder, Hussain Shahi Bengal, 1494-1538 A.D
2. Abdul Karim, Murshidkuli Khan and His Times
3. Kamrunnesa Islam, Aspects of Economic History of Bengal
4. N.K. Sinha, The Economic History of Bengal
5. 5. Sirajul Islam, History of Bangladesh, Vols. 1,2,3

Course Title: History of England: 1485-1919 (Selected Topics)

Course Code: BAH-3102      

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course teacher: Khaleda Chowdhury

 

­­­Introduction to the Course:

The course focuses on a period of British history that laid the foundations of British society, economy and polity as we know it today. Momentous political decisions were made during the period which transformed England from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional one. Dynastic changes were determined by religious beliefs, revolutionary changes in science and technology overhauled the traditional mode of production, and ground-breaking new ideas and ideologies had brought about unequivocal paradigm shifts in the way class conflict was analyzed. The Industrial Revolution which occurred in England during the period changed the course of history into one where industrialized nations began to dominate the world. Britain established herself as the largest, strongest and most technologically advanced colonial and imperial power the world had ever seen. The course ends with Britain’s entanglement in European politics which led to the First World War.

 

Objectives:

The course has been designed to help students comprehend the complexity of political, economic and social developments that have transformed England from a feudal, agricultural economy into a capitalistic, industrialized colonial and imperial power. The course also aims to enable students to connect the myriad issues of political strife, religious conflicts, social upheaval and economic transformations to see history as a whole canvas instead of fragmented portions of the activity of humankind.     

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	narrate the major historical events that led to the dynastic changes of the Tudors, the Stuarts and the Hanoverians
CLO2	describe chronologically the significant political developments that helped Britain evolve from an absolute monarchy to a democratic political entity
CLO3	evaluate the role of important figures in British history who have guided the course of events from the 16th to the 19th century
CLO4	analyze the causes and effects of major socio-political developments during the period
CLO5	discuss the diplomatic history of England during the three centuries prior to the First World War

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Tudor Succession: Establishment of Strong Monarchy	5	CLO1
Reformation under King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I	5	CLO2
Struggle Between the Crown and Parliament during the Stuart Period(Civil War, Restoration, Glorious Revolution)	10	CLO2
Growth and Development of British Political Parties	5	CLO3
Hanoverian Succession	5
Growth and Development of Cabinet System	5	CLO3
Democratization of Constitution (Act of 1832, 1867, 1884, 1918)	10	CLO4
Origin and Development of British Parliament	5	CLO5
Industrial Revolution in England	5	CLO1
First World War and the Role of England	5	CLO2

Text Books:

1.   Adams G. Burton, Constitutional History of England

2.   Brett, S. Reed, British History 1485-1688

3.   Brett, S. Reed, British History 1603-1785

4.   Green, V.H.H., The Hanoverians 1783-1939

5.   David Lindsay, The Constitutional History of Modern Britain Since 1485

 

Reference Books

1.   Muir, Ramsay, A short History of the British Commonwealth, Vol. I & II

2.   G.M. Trevelyan, History of England

3.   J.A.R. Marrioutt, England since Waterloo

4.   Seton-Watson, Britain in Europe

5.   H. L. Peacock, History of Modern Britain 1815-1981

 

 

 

Course Title: Modern Europe (1453-1789)

Course Code: BAH-3103

Course Credit and Duration: 4 Credits and 1 Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Umma Salma Hridoy

 

Introduction to the Course:

The course includes the most important events of shifting power regarding political, economical, social, cultural and intellectual aspects of Europe from the year 1453 to 1789. It introduces students to two categories of knowledge. The first part constitutes- the intellectual knowledge and terms of transitional period between Medieval and Modern Europe; characteristics of modern age in Europe such as Renaissance; Expansion of trade and commerce through geographical explorations, rise of capitalism and banking system and religious reformation. All of these are closely associated with the concepts of secularism, humanism, rise of the middle class, mercantilism, imperialism and colonial interventions by the empires of Europe. The second part deals with the great dynasties and houses of Europe such as Spanish, French and Russian empires and their changing power politics with the emergence of the concept of benevolent despotism. It ends with the background of French Revolution of 1789 in Europe.

 

Course Objectives:

 

This course has been designed to assist students in tracing the ideas and ideologies of renaissance and its consequence in gradual historical formation of modern state system in Europe. Students will be acquainted with some iconic personalities of European history who involved themselves as invincible parties in power politics to expand their empires yet modernized and made their countries prosperous.  It introduces students with major events taken place of that time which helped to change the course of history in Europe and consequently emerged as a new era. It will also help students to learn how alliances were made among countries to maintain the balance of power in Europe where Holy Roman Empire played its distinctive part.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Understand the main events of European history from the fall of eastern Roman empire to the background of French Revolution of 1789.
CLO2	Learn the ideological changes brought by renaissance and how the emergence of middle class played an eccentric role in economy, politics and culture of Modern Europe.
CLO3	Formulate own interpretations of the major economic changes, state formation, colonization and construct gradual changes in the present perspectives in an informed way.
CLO4	Critically analyze the understanding of diplomacy among European countries and ways to solve the problems of religious conflicts in terms of peace as well as political, economical balance
CLO5	Analyze the role of iconic leaders of different dynasties and how their strategies changed the subsequent political scenario of Europe

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Europe in new era: Factors of Transitional Period between Medieval and Modern age; Renaissance & the rise of nation state; Rise of middle class, Split of Catholic Church, Emergence of the ideas like secularism and Humanism	12	CLO1
Renaissance and its impact on Europe: Development in Science, Geographical Expansions, Emergence of capitalism and commercial rivalry, Intellectual changes, rise of printing press and vernacular languages	12	CLO2
Capitalism, Banking System and Mercantilism: Foundation of New Economic System- Capitalism and Banking System,    Development in Industries, Trade and Commerce, Colonization	12	CLO3
Religious Reformation Movement and its impact: Christianity, Protestant Reformation, Counter Reformation,  Germany and Thirty Years War, Treaty of Westphalia	12	CLO4
Analysis on the Dynasties and power politics in Europe: Empire of Charles V and Phillip II of Spain; Internal and Foreign policy of Henry IV, Cardinal Richelieu and Mazarin of England; Louis XIV and Colbert of France, Enlightened despots: Catherine II, Frederick the Great, Joseph.	12	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1. Ergang. R., Europe from Renaissance to Waterloo
2. Hayes, C. J. H, Modern Europe to 1870
3. Burns E. M., Western Civilization

Rererence Books:

1.   Ergang. R., Europe from Renaissance to Waterloo

2.   Hayes, C.J.H, Modern Europe to 1870

3.   Lodge R., Close of the Middle-Ages

4.   Tomson, J.W., Economic & Social History in the Later Middle Ages

5.   Green. V.H.H, Renaissance and Reformation

 

 

Course Title: Principles of Economics and Economic

Development of Bangladesh

Course Code: BAH-3104      

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course teacher: Rajesh Kumar Dev

 

­­­Introduction to the Course:

The course discusses a broad range of economic concepts. It considers both microeconomics - the analysis of choices made by individual decision-making units (households and firms) - and macroeconomics - the analysis of the economy as a whole. In the other part the course intends to provide students with a general idea regarding history of Economic Thought. It aims to develop the understanding of students regarding how economic thought has evolved over time by critically comparing the contribution of main schools of economic thought.

 

Objectives:

The objective of the course is to introduce the students with the basic concepts of economics along with evolution of different schools of thought in economics through the course of time. The course serves the students with knowledge related to market, equilibrium and elasticity and to help them understand the consumers’ behavior. It also discusses about Business Cycle, GDP measurement and issues related to macroeconomics, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply model. The course finally gives the students the ideas of economic development of Bangladesh since independence.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	have with basic concepts of economics
CLO2	describe the market equilibrium and the process of adjustment
CLO3	discuss the policy movement to have control over the market
CLO4	apply macroeconomic reasonings to explain economic functions in the country as a whole
CLO5	Review the economic development of Bangladesh along with its problems and prospects

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Definition and Scope of Economics	5	CLO1
Some Basic Economic Concepts a.   Utility b. Goods c. Service d. Wealth e. Scarcity f. Income g.   Production h. Consumption i. Investment	10	CLO2
Consumer Behavior: Theory of Utility, Law of Diminishing MarginalUtility	5	CLO2
Demand and it’s Elasticity: Production Factors, Malthusian Theory ofpopulation, Price determination in Perfect Competition Market	5	CLO3
The Ricardian Theory of Rent, Modern theory of Rent, Theories of Wage Determination, Theories of Interest, Theories of Profit	5	CLO2
National Income: Different Methods of Computing National Income	5	CLO3
Money and Banking System: Functions and Classification of Money,Quantity Theory of Money, Types and Role of Banking System	5	CLO4
International Trade: Free Trade vs Protection	5	CLO4
The Transformative Economic Policies of Bangladesh: Growth and structural change	5	CLO5
Economic Development of Bangladesh	10	CLO5

 

 

Text Books:

1. P A Samuelson& W D Nordhaus, Economics (McGraw Hill, 2001)
2. A Abdullah (Ed.), Bangladesh Economy 2000: Selected Issues, (BIDS, 2001)
3. A Bayes & A Muhammad (Eds.), Bangladesh at 25: An Analytical Discourse on Development (UPL, 1998)
4. A R Khan & Mahbub Hossain, The Strategy of Development in Bangladesh (Macmillan, 1989)
5. Centre for Policy Dialogue, Independent Review of Bangladesh Development (IRBD) (Different issues from 1995 to 2001) (UPL, 2001)

 

Reference Books:

1. G N Mankiw, Macroeconomics (Worth Publishers, 2012)
2. J Hirschleifer, A Glazer & D Hirsheleifer, Price Theory and Applications (Cambridge, 2005)
3. J Schumpeter, A History of Economic Analysis(Oxford, 1994)
4. Nurul Islam, The Making of A Nation: A Tale of An Economist (UPL, 2007)
5. R J Barro, Macroeconomics (MIT Press, 1997)

 

 

Course Title: History of Philosophy (Selected Topics)

Course Code: BAH-3105

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course teacher: ABM Shahinur Rahman

 

­­­Introduction to the Course:

The course offers a survey of the history of philosophy, covering Eastern and Western philosophical thoughts. In Eastern philosophy focus will be on major trends of Muslim and Indian philosophy. The main topics covered in Muslim philosophy are theological and philosophical schools, and some important Muslim philosophers. Indian philosophy covers some important theistic and atheistic schools of thought. Modern Western philosophy will cover the philosophies of major philosophers from 17^th to 20^th centuries.

 

Objectives:

The course aims to briefly review the developments during the periods of the Renaissance, Reformation and the Scientific Revolution which set the stage for the appearance of the modern world view. It also aims to survey the philosophy of Descartes, the father of modern philosophy and then goes on to discuss the philosophies of Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant and Hegel. Some important post-Hegelian philosophical thoughts from philosophers like Mill, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Darwin and Sartre will also make appearances as the course aims to give a comprehensive understanding of the development of philosophical thought over three centuries.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	understand and differentiate between oriental philosophy and occidental philosophical thought
CLO2	name categorically important eastern and western philosophers who have laid the foundations of modern philosophical thought
CLO3	analyze critically the modern philosophical ideas of rationalism, empiricism, absolute idealism and be able to dissect history using the dialectic method
CLO4	a have a clear understanding of the dualism of mind-body relationship and the theories of perception and causation
CLO5	emerge as a person capable of understanding and explaining the interdependence of the ‘Self’ and the ‘Other’ as a recurring theme that occurs in every social and political encounter throughout the history of mankind

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Origin and Development of Philosophy: 1.   Transition of Ancient Philosophy to Medieval Philosophy and from Medieval Philosophy to Modern Philosophy 2.   A brief introduction to Greek Philosophy, Milesian Philosophy, Pythagorean philosophy, Philosophy of Heraclitus and Parmenides, Pluralistic Philosophy Empedocles & Anaxagoras, Philosophy of the Sophists, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicureanism, Stoicism 3.   Influence of Renaissance and Rise of Science on Modern Philosophy	15	CLO1 CLO2
Epistemological Problems 1.   Rationalism: Rene Descartes, Benedict Spinoza and Gottfried Withelm Leibniz 2.   Empiricism: John Locke, George Bishop Berkeley and David Hume 3.   Critical Theory: Immanuel Kant	15	CLO1 CLO2
Some Post-Kantian Philosophers Johann Gottlieb Ficte, Friedrich Wilhelm Schelling and George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel	15	CLO
Some Post-Hegelian Philosophers Arthur Schopenhauer, Friedrich Nietzsche, John Stuart Mill, Charlse Darwin, William James and Jean Paul Sartre	15	CLO3

Text Books:

1. Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy (George Allen & Unwin, 1946)
2. Donald Rutherford(Ed.),The Cambridge Companion to Early Modern Philosophy (Cambridge, 2006)
3. G H R Parkinson(Ed.), Renaissance and Seventeenth-centuryRationalism: Routledge History of Philosophy (Routledge, 1993)
4. M MSharif (Ed.), A History of Muslim Philosophy (Otto Harrassowitz, 1963)
5. Robert CSolomon& Kathleen M Higgins (Eds.), The Age of German Idealism: Routledge History of Philosophy (Routledge, 1993)

 

Reference Books:

1. Syed AbdulHai, Muslim Philosophy (Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh, 1982)
2. SC Chatterjee& DM Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy (University of Calcutta, 1969)
3. S Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, 2 Vols. (George Allen & Unwin, 1977)
4. Stuart Brown (Ed.), British Philosophy and the Age of Enlightenment: Routledge History of Philosophy,Vol. 5 (Routledge, 1996)
5. Roger Scruton, A Short History of Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to Wittgenstein(Routledge, 2001)

 

 

Course Title: Emergence of Bangladesh (1947-1971)

Course Code: BAH-3201

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Md. Abdus Samad

 

Introduction to the Course:

The emergence of Bangladesh as an independent country was not the outcome of only the Liberation War of 1971. It was the culmination of several successful movements against the British and Pakistani exploitation and deprivation of the people of the region. The course covers all important movements and events that led East Pakistan to mobilise a nationalistic movement and finally form Bangladesh as an independent country. 

 

Objectives:

The course has been designed to help students in obtaining a comprehensive idea about the history of the emergence of Bangladesh. The course introduces the students to the major movements that led to the emergence of Bangladesh. It provides them with an in-depth understanding of the major political, economic and cultural events that shaped East Pakistan into the independent state of Bangladesh. It also helps students relate to the major events and movements occurred in the then East Bengal and later East Pakistan between 1947 and 1971

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	describe the major historical developments and trends that led to the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent country
CLO2	explain different aspects of events and movements that occurred during 1947-71
CLO3	construct ideas that developed into the nationalist movement against West Pakistan
CLO4	analyze causes and effects of the major events and movements covered in the course
CLO5	integrate events and movements to get a coherent idea about the emergence of Bangladesh

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Partition of Bengal in 1947: British position regarding the issue of partition of Bengal, consequences of the partition of Bengal	5	CLO1
Political process in Pakistan: Rule of Muslim League in East Bengal (1947-1954), decline of Muslim League, growth and development of opposition politics (1947-1958)	10	CLO2
Language Movement, Election of 1954 and the United Front, Constitutional crisis and the adoption of 1956 Constitution, The Ayub Decade 1958-1969	15	CLO3
Constitution of 1962, Six Point Programme of Awami League 1966, Agartala Conspiracy Case(1968), Mass Movement and the 11 Points Programme of Students Action Committee in 1969, withdrawal of the case, Round Table Conference, fall of Ayub Khan in March 1969, Inter-wing disparity in Pakistan, 1947-1971, General Elections of 1970	25	CLO4
Role of Bangabandhu behind the emergence of Bangladesh: Leadership and Contributions	5	CLO5

 

 

Text Books:

1. Abdus Samad, History of Liberation War of Bangladesh (Aparajeyobangla Prakashan, 2018)
2. Abdus Samad, Milton Dev, History of Bangladesh, 1905-2005 (BP, 2014)
3. Sirajul Islam (Ed.), History of Bangladesh, 1704-1971,Vol. 1(ASB, 2007)
4. Charles Peter O’Donell, Bangladesh: Biography of a Muslim Nation (Westview, 1984)
5. Hasan Zaheer, The Separation of East Pakistan: The Rise and Realization of Bangali Muslim Nationalism (UPL, 1994)

 

Reference Books

1. Rangalal Sen, Political Elites in Bangladesh (UPL, Dhaka, 1986)
2. Rounaq Jahan, Pakistan: Failure in National Integration (Columbia University, 1972)
3. Sucheta Mahajan, ‘Why Gandhi Accepted the Decision to Partition India’ in Kaushik Roy (Ed.), Partition of India: Why 1947? (Oxford, 2012)
4. Syed Humayun, Sheikh Mujib’s 6-Point Formula: An Analytical Study of the Breakup of Pakistan (Royal Book, 1995)
5. Moudud Ahmed, Bangladesh: Constitutional Quest for Autonomy, 1950-71 (UPL, 1976)

 

 

Course Title: History of Islamic Civilization (upto 1258)

Course Code: BAH-3202

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination-70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Nasir Ahmad

 

Introduction to the Course:

Islamic Civilization means a civilization based on the religion Islam. Islam introduced new theology, philosophy, and doctrines from private to public life, society to the state, and the present world to the hereafter. Prophet Muhammad (Sm) was the founder of the civilization. Later the civilization was developed to the hands of Khulafa-i-Rashida, Ummayyad and Abbassids. The duration of the course is from the 6th to the 13th century. The course examines the rise and development of Islamic civilization from Prophet Muhammad to the fall of Baghdad, the capital of the Abbassids. The course focuses on how a new society, philosophy, administration, economy, politics, art and architecture established in the world based on religion.

           

Objectives:

The course has been designed to teach the students of history about the rise, expansion and the basic features of Islamic Civilization. The course introduces to students the political history of Islam from the Ayyam iZahiliyya to the fall of Baghdad, the capital of the Abbassids and the salient features of Sharia. It gives an idea about the political expansion of the Islamic forces and how quickly it took control over a vast area of the world. The course makes students familiar with the contributions of the Muslim scholars to different fields of knowledge and science.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	describe the major characteristics of pre-Islamic Arabia
CLO2	give a brief biographical sketch of the Prophet (Sw) and important political events of his life.
CLO3	explain various aspects of Islamic society in different phases and basic characteristics of Islamic economy under Ummayyad and Abbassid rulers
CLO4	analyze importance of Baitul Hikmah and its translation works in the development of knowledge and assess importance of hospitals and medical institutions set up by Muslim rulers.
CLO5	judge the factors that led to the rise and spread of Sufism as a mystic form of Islamic philosophy

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Islamic Civilization: Rise and Development of Islamic Civilization, ItsMeaning and Scopes	5	CLO1
Rise of Islam in Arabia: a. Condition of Society, Economy, Politics, Religion and Culture duringpre Islamic days (Aiyame Jaheliat) b. Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (Sm): Foundation of Islam in Arabia,New Society and Administration in Madina	5	CLO2
Expansion of Islam and the Arab World: a. Under the Khulafa-i-Rashida (632-661 A. D.) b. Under the Ummayyad (661-750 A. D.) c. Under the Abbasid (750-1258 A. D.)	10	CLO3
Administration	5	CLO4
Society : a.   Social Structure, Customs, Practices b.   Place of Women, Non-Muslims, Mawalies and Slaves in the society	5	CLO5
Economy: Agriculture, Industries, Trade and Commerce, Rise of Town	5	CLO1
Science: Chemistry, Geography, Natural Science, Mathematics,Astronomy, Medical Science, History and Jurisprudence	5	CLO2
Philosophy : a. Islamic Philosophies b. Sufism	5	CLO3
Political and Religious Sects: Their Rise, Ideologies and Influence	5	CLO4
Art and Architecture: a. Rise of Seperate Architectural Style b. Varieties of Islamic Arts c. Calligraphy d. Paintings	10	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1.   M. Kabir, Outlines of Islamic History

2.   G. H. Wickens, Introduction to Islamic Civilization

3.   W. Montgomery Watt, Muhammad At Mecca

4.   Sayed Athar Hussain, The Glorious Caliphate

5.   Sayedur Rahman, An Introduction to Islamic Culture and Philosophy

 

Reference Books

1. Syed Ameer Ali, The Sprit of Islam
2. Guillaume, The Life of Muhammad
3. Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah, The Battle Fields of the Prophet Muhammad
4. W. Montgomery Watt, Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman
5. R. M. Savory, Introduction to Islamic Civilization

 

Course Title: Modern Europe (1789-1871)

Course Code: BAH-3203

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Professor Dr. Mohammad Salim

 

Introduction to the Course

This course is designed to introduce students to the major events and problems of modern Europe from the French Revolution to the Unification of Italy and Germany. The course will begin with the French Revolution (1789) and then explore such issues as the Old Regime in France, The making of the constitution, the Reign of Terror, The rise and fall of Napoleon, reaction, and the Revolution in France. The course will conclude with a deep analysis of the rise of nationalism, challenges, and the process of the Unification of Italy and Germany (1871).

 

Objectives

Students will be able to explain the background of French Revolution and the courses of historical events related to this, such as the making of the Constitution, Legislative Assembly, National Convention and Reign of Terror. They will be able to compare the byproducts of French revolution such as July Revolution of 1830 and February Revolution of 1848 with the revolution of 1789. Students will be acquainted with the iconic characters like Napoleon Bonaparte, Prince Metternich, Napoleon III and Bismarck. It will also help them to learn how Directory rules of France, Congress of Vienna reshaped the history of Modern Europe in terms of power politics.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Describe the French Revolution and its effect on the development of liberal and democratic thoughts and comprehend the concepts of National Assembly, Constituent Assembly, and their development in the case of the French Revolution.
CLO2	Analyze the rise and fall of Napoleon and the influence of Napoleon on contemporary European politics
CLO3	Demonstrate a general knowledge of the major cultural, political, social, and intellectual development in modern European history from the French Revolution to the unification of Italy and Germany.
CLO4	Critically analyze the understanding of diplomacy among European countries and how iconic leaders of this time played their significant role.
CLO5	Define  the importance of unification and nationalism of Italy and Germany and how these events changed the subsequent political scenario of Europe

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
French Revolution and Its Legacy The French Revolution of 1789:a.Background: Political, Social, Economic, Conditions and theWritingsof the Intellectuals, b. Beginnings of the Revolution, c. The Making of the Constitution, d. The Legislative Assembly, e. The National Convention 1792-1795,f. Reign of Terror (1793-94), July Revolution of 1830: Causes of the Revolution and Results,  February Revolution of 1848: Causes of the Revolution and Results	20	CLO1
Directory Rules and Napoleon Bonaparte: France Under the Directories (1795-1799) and Napoleon’s Rise to Power Napoleon Bonaparte: Reforms, Continental Systems and the Down fallof Napoleon	10	CLO2
Prince Count Metternich: The Congress of Vienna: Main Principles, Territorial Clauses, Criticism Prince Metternich: Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy  Concert of Europe: Origin, Activities, Causes of Failure	10	CLO3 CLO4
Diplomatic Initiatives: Napoleon III and Otto Von Bismarck	10	CLO4
Nationalism and Unification: Unification of Italy Unification of Germany	10	CLO3 CLO5

Text Books

1.   Hayes, C. J. H., Modern Europe

2.   Hazen, Charles Downer, Europe Since 1815

3.   Lipson, E., Europe in the 19^th and 20^th Centuries

 

References

1. Thomson, David, Europe Since Napoleon
2. Leonard W. Cowie, Years of Nationalism in European History 1815-1890
3. Ketelbey, Albert, History of Modern Time
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Course Title: History of USA (1776-1945)

Course Code: BAH-3204

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Professor Dr. Mst. Khodeja Khatun

 

Introduction to the Course:

The Course begins with the historic American war of Independence (1776) and concludes with the end of World War II. It covers the background of the discovery of America by Columbus, establishment of colonies by the European states along with England, proclamation of independence against the 13 colonies of England, such as –it will include the details of the achievement of independence. This course includes the detailed history of the rise and development of the United States of America, one of the big powers of the World. Depicting how the country struggled to unfasten the colonial rule, overcome her internal scuffles, including a bloody civil war and gradually consolidated her position as a leading country through two World Wars.

Course Objectives:

The course includes the history of the war of Independence led against the colonial British Rule. This Course aims to deliver a factual and analytical historical prospective of the history of U.S.A. from 1776-1945. The idea is to introduce the students to the major political events, prominent figures, idealisms and historical consequences of this period. The course also helps the students to develop historical arguments and reasoning about causation and contextualization. Students will be able to gather knowledge about how U.S.A. appeared as Super Power after the achievement of Independence.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon completion of the course, the Students should be able to:

CLO1	Know about the history of the discovery of America and the establishment of the British Colonies.
CLO2	Gathering a comprehensive idea about the history of U.S.A, 1776-1945.
CLO3	Understanding of the historical events and trends that the period followed.
CLO4	Know about the role played by America as the leading power in two World Wars.
CLO5	The Students should be able to acquire knowledge about the Great depression and coming out of it during the interim period of two World Wars.

 

Course Contents:

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Background of the American war of Independence: An overview of British Policy towards the American colonies and the declaration of Independence in 1776.	8	CLO1
Confederation: Articles of Confederation-its weakness and failure. Philadelphia conference 1787-Framing of the constitution-its salient features.	6	CLO2
Federalist Regime: The Govt. of George Washington & the financial reforms of Alexander Hamilton-Federalist Foreign Affairs, Rise of the political parties.	8	CLO2
Republican Democracy & New Nationalism (1800-1824): Thomas Jefferson& his democratic ideals-Anglo-American War (1812) and the Monroe Doctrine (1823).	6	CLO2
Westward Movementand Administration of Andrew Jackson: Causes and Significance of Westward Movement, Jackson’s Democratic Ideals and Administrative Policy.	6	CLO3
Slavery, Sectionalism & the Civil War: How did Slavery become deeply rooted in American Society? Sectional conflicts, the American Civil War and Reconstruction after the Civil War	8	CLO4
Rise of the U.S.A. as the World Power, 1898-1920: End of the American Policy of Isolation-Pan-Americanism & expansionist policy- Spanish-American War (1898) - Relation with the Far-east-America joins the First World War- Paris Peace Settlement & the role of President Woodrow Wilson.	6	CLO5
Economic Progress, Depression & the New Deal Reforms, 1920-1938: Weakness in the economic System, the Great Economic Depression and the New Deal Reforms of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.	6	CLO5
World War II and the U.S.A: Pearl Harbor Attack of Japan, U.S.A. activities in Europe and the Pacific Ocean, Atomic Bomb Attack in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, impact of the War in U.S.A society and economy.	6	CLO5

Text Books:

1. Hicks & Mowry, A Short History of American Democracy

2. Morrison & Commager, The Growth of the American Republic

3. H.B. Parkes ,The United States of America-A History

4. Nevins and Commager, A Short History of United States

5. Remis, The Diplomatic History of the United States

 

Reference Books:

1. Reard & Beard, The Rise of the American Civilization Vol I & II
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Course Title: History of West Asia (Selected Topics)

Course Code: BAH-3205

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course teacher: Muhammad Abdul Mannan Howlader

                                                                       

Introduction to the Course:

This course is designed to know the political, socio-economic and cultural narratives of West Asia (1453-1945).  Students have opportunity to know the history of rise and fall of Ottoman Empire that is changed the socio-political phenomenon of the Middle East. How did an Empire rise and loses her pride with the new formation of global politics is being discussed briefly in this module. The global politics is transformed with the two World Wars that are how changes the state formation, politics, economy, society and culture of West Asia with special focus on the Middle Eastern discussed in this course.

Course Objectives:

The primary aim of this course is focus on the changes of Europe after the decline of pride and prejudice of Eastern Roman empire by the Seljuk Turkeys. Understand the conflict between Turks and Eastern Europe in expanding empire. It discusses the contributions of Sultans of Ottoman empires to consolidate empire from Middle East to Eastern Europe. In addition, how different types of movements, revolution and global politics change the trends and ruling structure of the Ottoman Empire has been evaluated. Moreover, this course is to teach students to think the notion of European power to dissolve empire with the rise of nation state of Middle Eastern through the two World Wars between 1914 and 1945. Finally, this course will help students to understand the factors behind the taking initiatives that changed the face of Middle East with the beginning of new world order.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Learn the narrative history of West Asia with the rise of Ottoman Empire. Understand the different approaches of emperor to consolidate their empire through the initiatives of reforms. Analyze the trend of politics and society of the empire.
CLO2	Understand critically the factor behind the rise and fall of Arab Nationalism.
CLO3	Evaluate critically the causes and consequences of the ottomans to join in First World War and the factors behind the decline of Ottoman.
CLO4	Understand the internal and external policy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to reconstruct Turkey after fall down of Empire.
CLO5	Evaluate the reforms and policies of Reja Shah Pahlavi
CLO6	Critically understand the colonization of Iraq, Syria and Lebanon through the policy of Mandate Administrative system.
CLO7	Understand the fate of Palestine and the birth of Israel after the Second World War.
CLO8	Evaluate the process of modernization of Saudi Arabia trough the establishment of Arab State and the contribution of Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud
CLO9	Critically understand the emergence of Arab unification under the formation of Arab League.

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Ottoman in West Asia: a. Sultan Sulaiman and others, b. Sultan Selim III and his reform, c. Tanzimat and reformation era, d. Young Turks movement.	12	CLO1
The Rise and fall of Arab nationalism	3	CLO2
The West Asia in the First World War	3	CLO3
Turkey: The Treaty of Lausanne; Domestic and foreign policy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk;	4	CLO4
Iran: a) Reza Shah and his reforms, b) Reza Shah's foreign Policy.	4	CLO5
Iraq: Iraq under the British Mandate. The Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930, provisions and significance.	4	CLO6
Syria and Lebanon: Syria and Lebanon under the French Mandate. Freedom movements. Treaties with France in 1936. British intervention the Levant. Emancipation of Syria and. Lebanon (1941).	9	CLO7
Palestine: Palestine under the British Mandate. Arab Jewish hostility. Issues: Jewish immigration and sale of land. The white Paper of 1939. The Anglo-American Committee of inquiry. The Partition plans. End of the British Mandate. Foundation of Israel (1948).	9	CLO8
Saudi Arabia: Foundation and consolidation of the Saudi Kingdom. Sultan Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud. Modernization and Reforms.	3	CLO9
The Arab League. Background of the League: Nuri-as Said of Iraq: His idea of Arab League- unification of the Fertile Crescent. Amir Abdullah of Jordan: the Arab Federation. The Alexandria Protocol: a loose Federation-Formation of the Arab League (1945). The Constitutional frameworks.	5	CLO10

 

Text Books:

1.   Donald Quataert, The Ottoman Empire, 1700-1922 (2005).

2.   M. Sukru Hanioglu, A Brief History of the Late Ottoman Empire (2008).

3.   Stanford J. Shaw, Ezel Kural Shaw, History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey.

4.   George E. Kirk, A Short History of the Middle East: From Rise of Islam to the Modern Times.

 

Reference Books:

1. Bernard Lewis, The Arabs in History.
2. Edward Atiyeh, The Arabs.
3. Erik J. Zürcher, The Young Turk Legacy and Nation Building From the Ottoman Empire to Atatürk’s Turkey.
4. Donald N. Wilber, Reza Shah Pahlavi: The Resurrection and Reconstruction of Iran.
5. Hisham B. Sharabi, Iran: Past and Present.

 

 

Course Title: History of the Liberation War of Bangladesh

Course Code: BAH-4101

Course Creditand Duration: Four Credits and One Semester.

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Shahid Kader Chowdhury

 

Introduction to the Course:

Bangladesh is a democratic country in South Asia and the successor of the socio-economic and political culture of the Indian subcontinent. It has a lot of geopolitical importance. ‘Bangladesh’ is the name of an ideal. It is the only state in South Asia that has been born centered on ‘Secularism’. During the Cold War, the liberation War of Bangladesh drawn the special attention of the super powers. In the history of the nation-state, the liberation War of Bangladesh is of special importance in the fight against colonialism. But Bangladesh is the only state in the world where the collaborators are still involved in conspiracies. They are obstructing the progress of Bangladesh ideology. Therefore, it is necessary to study the ideology of Bangladesh, to know who played a pioneering role in the formation of Bangladesh, what was the anti-Bangladesh ideology, what was the form of the liberation war, what was the importance of the liberation war of Bangladesh in the world political arena etc. This course will give the students’ knowledge about all these important information about the birth of Bangladesh.

 

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with significant developments in the history of the Liberation War of Bangladesh, through different categories. While the primary focus remains on the liberation struggle, students also study about the international politics, super powers as well as international organizations. The purpose is to sensitize students to the existence and desirability of multiple perspectives of liberation struggle through which knowledge about past is constructed. Probably the most important goal is to enable students about liberation war to cultivate a historically sensitive way of thinking with due regard to time, place, context and roles of human agencies involved.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

CLO1	describe the major historical developments and trends that led to the liberation war of Bangladesh
CLO2	explain different aspects of events and movements that occurred during liberation war
CLO3	construct ideas/arguments/concepts embedded in scholarly writings about liberation war history
CLO4	analyze role of the big powers in Bangladesh liberation war
CLO5	integrate events and movements to get a coherent idea about the emergence of Bangladesh

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Definition of Liberation War, Comparative Discussion on Liberation of War of Different Countries with the Liberation War of Bangladesh.	3	CLO1
Socio-economic, Cultural and Political Background of the Liberation War	3	CLO1
Role of the Intellectuals for the Construction of Mindset in favor of the Liberation War.	3	CLO2
Election of 1970, Non-cooperation Movement and Declaration of Independence.	3	CLO3
Operation Searchlight.	2	CLO2
Genocide and Oppression to Women.	2	CLO4
Refugee Crisis	3	CLO3
Declaration of Independence and Formation of the Government of Bangladesh.	3	CLO3
Spontaneous Primary Resistance and War.	3	CLO3
Mass Media and Public Opinion	3	CLO4
Liberation Force: Arms, Training and Youth Camp (Juboshibir)	3	CLO3
Role of the Political Parties: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan.	3	CLO3
Role of Students, Women and Mass People in the Liberation War.	3	CLO5
Role of the Super Powers and Muslim Countries.	3	CLO5
Anti Liberation Activities of Peace Committee, Al-Badr, Al-Shams and Killing of Intellectuals.	3	CLO5
Trial of Bangabandhu during Imprisonment in the Jail of Pakistan and World Reaction.	3	CLO3
Reaction of the Non-resident Bangali and the Civil Societies of Different Countries.	3	CLO4
Role of India in the Liberation War: Government, People and Mass Media.	3	CLO2
Liberation War: the United Nations and Other International Organizations.	3	CLO3
Formation of Allied Force and Final Victory.	3	CLO2
Leadership and Contributions of Bangabandhu in the Liberation Struggle.	3	CLO1
Return to Homeland and Formulation of the Constitution	3	CLO3

 

Text Books:

1. Abdus Samad, History of Liberation War of Bangladesh, Aparajeyobangla Prakashani, 2019
2. Harun-or-Rashid, The Foreshadowing of Bangladesh, UPL, 2003
3. Raunaq Jahan, Pakistan: Failure in National Integration, UPL,1994
4. A.M.A Muhit, Bangladesh: Emergence of a Nation, UPL, 1978

 

Reference Books:

1.   Moudud Ahmed, Bangladesh: Constitutional Quest for Autonomy, 1950-71, The University Press Limited, 1976

2.   Lawrence Ziring, The Ayub Khan Era Politics in Pakistan 1958-1969, Syracuse University Press, 1971

3.   Hasan Zaheer, The Separation of East Pakistan the Rise and Realization of Bengali Nationalism,The University Press Limited, 2001          

4.   Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan, Emergence of Bangladesh and the Role of Awami League, Cambridge University Press, 2011

 

Course Title : Political History of South Asia (Since 1947)

Course Code : BAH- 4102

Course Credit and Duration : Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution:  Continuous Assessment- 30

Final Examination- 70, Total Msrks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Murshida Bintey Rahman

 

Intoduction to the Course

Political History of South Asia (Since 1947) introduces the politics of South Asia in the period after independence from colonial rule. The course pays greatest attention to the region’s mentionalble countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka but will also incorporate the experiences of others in substantial measure. The course will begin by analyzing the impact of colonialism and then trace the historical process of political change and nation-building in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It will then examine democracy and authoritarianism in the four countries. After analyzing varied democratic trajectories in the region, the course turns its focus to state institutions and state-society interactions. In the second term, the course delves into various challenges to state and nation-building and ends with a brief focus on international issues.

 

Course Objectives:

This course helps studentsto learn about how states formed, how governments work and how political regimes change in South Asia. The course gives students the opportunity to understand the impact of European imperial practice on contemporary political institutions in a significant part of the world; the structure of government in some of the world’s most resilient democratic regimes and most persistently non-democratic regimes and the contemporary domestic political dynamics in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Sspecially as these relate to nationalism and citizenship and to the politics of representation on the basis of ascribed identities.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

CLO1	Develop a political imagination for the geo-strategic importance of South Asian states
CLO2	Understand the key political issues in contemporary South Asia
CLO3	Explain the complexity of international politics and foreign policy concerns among South Asian states on the one hand and relations between South Asian states and world powers on the other hand;
CLO4	Evaluate the nuances of political decision-making in the South Asian context in comparison to the rest of the world;
CLO5	Propose and present policy solutions in response to potentially real-life conflict scenarios in South Asia by applying the knowledge gained in this course.

 

Course Contents

Course Content	Hrs	CLOs
Geo-political Importance of South Asia Definition of South Asia, Geo-political importance, Political map, Languages.	6	CLO1
De-colonization: Definition and theory, Anti-colonial movement, Nationalism and struggle for independence, Process of de-colonization.	6	CLO
Religion and politics in South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others	6	CLO2
Post independence South Asia Nation building and ethnicity, Democracy, governance and Leadership, Military rule, Roots of conflict in South Asia.	6	CLO3
Foreign policy and security issues in South Asia, Inter state relations in South Asia India-Bangladesh, India-Pakistan, India-Srilanka, Bangladesh-Pakistan, Bangladesh and Smaller South Asian states	6	CLO1
Security issues in South Asia Intra-state, Inter–state, Intra-regional and global, Environment	6	CLO4
South Asia and the world South Asia and the USA. China and south Asia, South Asia and Japan, South Asia and the Muslim world	6	CLO4
Relation with the world organization United Nations, European Union, Non-Alignment Movement, Organization of Islamic Conference	6	CLO5
South Asia: Framework for cooperation SAARC   B. SAFTA-SAPTA   C.BIMSTEC	6	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1. Parmanand, Political Development in South Asia

2. Stanley Wolpert, Roots of Conflict in South Asia

3. Promod Kumar Mishra, South Asia in International Politics

4. Dinesh Kumar Sing, Power Politics in South Asia

5. Arun Kumar Banerji(ed.), Security Issues in South Asia

 

Reference Books:

1.  Nancy Jetley (ed), Regional Securities in South Asia

2. Syed Anwar Hossain, Bangladesh: National Scenario, Foreign Policy and SAARC

3. KalimBahadur, South Asia in Transition

4. Journals, South Asian Survey (New Delhi), Regional Studies (Islamabad), Contemporary South Asia (Oxford)

 

 

Course Title: History of Russia and USSR (upto 1991)

Course Code: BAH 4103

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment-30,

Final Examination-70, Total Marks-100

Course Teacher: S. M. Tanveer Ahmed

 

Introduction to the Course:

Around 150 million people in the world speak Russian, which plays an important role in global cultural and political contexts. It is the official language of four countries, is widely understood throughout Eastern Europe, and in the last thirty years has seen transnational mobility on an unprecedented scale. Studying Russian and History helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past.

Course Description and Objectives:

The course has been designed to help students in obtaining comprehensive idea about the history of modern Russia and the USSR. It introduces students to the major political events, prominent figures, idealisms and historical consequences of the USSR The course helps students understand the people, politics, economic patterns, culture, international relations of modern Russia and the USSR and improves their in-depth thinking in major political, economic and cultural events of the USSR. It also helps students think critically about the socialism practiced in the USSR

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

CLO1	Deduce and evaluate the general characteristics of the ancient regime in Russia.
CLO2	Generate a working chronology of Russian and Soviet history, 1890-1991.
CLO3	Establish and evaluate a narrative of the Revolutions.
CLO4	Assess the challenges faced by the Bolsheviks under Stalin's "revolution from above."
CLO5	Analyze diverse perspectives development of Society, culture and cities

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Introduction: Geography, The rise of Kiev, Kiev’s economy, The emergence of the Mongol empire, Mongol domination	5	CLO1
The Rise of Muscovite Russia Challenges to Mongol rule, Moscow’s expansion, Ivan the Terrible, Reign of terror	5	CLO5
Times of Troubles and Grandeur, 1584–1725 Social conditions, Religious conflict, Peter the Great, The Westernizer	5	CLO2
Decline and Revival in the Eighteenth Century The reign of Catherine II, Paul I	5	CLO1
Russia As A Great Power, 1801–55 Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, Domestic reform, Political ferment, Tsar, Nicholas, Domestic developments, The Crimean War	5	CLO2
Reform And Counter-Reform, 1861–94 Judicial, administrative, and military reform, Consequences of reform, Deepening of political ferment, Counter-reform	5	CLO5
Revolutionary Russia, 1894–1917 The revolution of 1905, Outcome of the revolution, Stolypin’s reforms, World War I, The revolution of 1917, The revolution deepens, The Bolsheviks seize power	10	CLO3
The Soviet Union Under Lenin and Stalin The Tenth Party Congress, Struggle for power, Revolution from above Totalitarianism, Stalinist terror, Everyday Stalinism, Stalin’s last years	10	CLO4
Reform, Stagnation, Collapse De-Stalinization, Foreign policy under Khrushchev, Era of stagnation, Era of reform, Economic crisis, Political collapse, The presidency of Boris N. Yeltsin, Political tensions, The presidency of Vladimir Putin	15	CLO4

 

Text Books:

1.   Abraham Ascher, Russia A Short History

2.   D. J. Dallin, Soviet Foreign Policy after Stalin

3.   Dallin and Larson, Soviet Politics since Khrushchev

4.   E. H. Carr, The Bolshevik Revolution, The Russian Revolution from Lenin to Stalin

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Reference Books:

1.   Paul Bushkovitch, A Concise History of Russia, Cambridge University Press, 2011

3.   Nicholas V. Riasanovsky, A History of Russia, Oxford University Press, 2018

4.   Gregory L. Freeze, Russia: A History, Oxford University Press, 2009

5.   Maureen Perrie,The Cambridge History of Russia, 2015

 

Course Title:Far East Asia in Modern Times

Course Code: BAH-4104

Course Creditand Duration: Four Credits and One Semester.

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Tapan Kumar Palit

 

Introduction to the Course: 

This course introduces the political, social, and economic history of East Asia/China and Japan in modern times. China and Japan have played an essential role in the historical development of East Asia. They have a long history of political, cultural, and economic transformation, contributing to the modernization of East Asia and making their position significant in world affairs. Over the 19th and 20the centuries, these two regions faced many political, economic, and cultural changes that led to the modernizing process of both countries.

 

Course Objectives:

This course aims to enable the student to increase basic knowledge of the significant historical events and modernizing process of China and Japan and how these two regions have influenced the world. The course provides an overview and analysis of the history of East Asia. It offers a comprehensive study of the political, economic, and cultural ties that have defined regional interactions within East Asia and connected this region to the rest of the world. While the approach of the course would be chronological, it also analyzes thematic issues, including politics and political institutions, economic and cultural aspects, ideology and intellectual thought, etc. 

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

CLO1	Know the opening of China and Japan to the West;
CLO2	Understand East Asian history in global context
CLO3	Discuss the basic common historical events of East Asia;
CLO4	Discuss topics directly related to important questions about China and Japan;
CLO5	Explain the impact of modernizaiton on East Asian countries.

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
China
General Introduction	3	CLO1
Opening of China and the Unequal Treaties	3	CLO2 CLO3
Taiping Rebellion	3	CLO4
Open Door Policy.	3	CLO5
Boxer Movement	3	CLO5
The Chinese Revolution, 1911	3	CLO4
Establishment of the People’s Republic of China	6	CLO2
China’s Foreign Policy after World War II	6	CLO5
Japan
General Introduction	3	CLO5
The Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867)	3	CLO3
The opening of Japan (1840-1865)	3	CLO4
Meiji Restoration of 1868 and Reforms under the Meiji	3	CLO5
The Meiji Constitution of 1889	3	CLO5
Economic and Cultural Bases of the Meiji Government	3	CLO4
Japanese Imperialism: Sino-Japanese War 1894-1895, Russo-Japanese war 1904-05, Twenty One Points, Occupation of Manchuria	6	CLO5
Japan in the Second World War	3	CLO2

 

Text Books:

1.   Harold M. Vinacke, A History of the Far East in Modern Times

2.   Paul H. Clyde & B. F. Beers, The Far East; A History of the Western Impact and the Eastern Response (1830-1970)

3.   Conrad Schirokauer, A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilizations

4.   James L. McClain, Japan, a Modern History

5.   Michael Dillon, China, a Modern History

 

Reference Books:

1.   Andrew Gordon, A Modern History of Japan_ From Tokugawa Times to the Present 

2.   Brett L. Walker, A Concise History of Japan

3.   Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom and Ian Johnson, The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China

4.   Arthur Cotterell:  Asia, A Concise History

5.   Michael Greenberg, British Trade and the Opening of China 1800-42

 

 

 

Course Title: Modern Europe (1871- 1945)

Course Code: BAH- 4105

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Md. Hasan Mofizur Rahman

 

Introduction to the Course:

The course “Modern Europe” is designed to understand the important political, diplomatic and military events of that period which has far reaching effects on the history of Europe. The unification of Germany in 1871 destroyed the balance of power in Europe and new order was established. The organization of Berlin Conference to divide an entire continent (Africa) among the European colonial powers peacefully.  Different events led to the World War I and end of the War through an unrealistic peace treaty. Formation of the League of Nations, the rise of different ideologies such as Communism in Russia, Nazism in Germany and Fascism in Italy.

Course Objectives:

The course will enable the pupils to understand the new balance of power in Europe and to investigate the causes of the World War I. Students will be able to evaluate the Treaty of Versailles and focus on the causes of the rise of new ideologies in Europe. They will learnabout the failed attempts by the European leaders to pacify the dictators and be able to assess the diplomatic attempts and negotiations of the European nations in the interim period of the world wars and the occurring of the World War II.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Know about the rise of new powers in Europe and the new power structure and Balance of power in Europe.
CLO2	Analyze the problems that affected the course of European history.
CLO3	Understand and assess the new ideologies that developed in different territories of Europe.
CLO4	Review the foreign policies of the European countries and signing of secret and open treaties among themselves in the inter war period.
CLO5	Estimate the arms competition, diplomatic attempts and coming out of the World War I & II.

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Unification of Germany &Autto von Bismarck: Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy (1874-90)	4	CLO1
Eastern Questions: Origin, Freedom Movements in Balkan, War of Crimea, Great Eastern Question, Balkan War, Lusan Pact	8	CLO2
Third French Republic (1870-1914): The Paris Commune, Establishment of the Third Republic, Constitutional Establishment of 1875, Church-State relations, The Boulanger Affair	2	CLO2
Socialism: Origin of Socialism, Old or Utopian Socialism, Marxism, Labour and Trade Union Movement	2	CLO3
Rivalry for the Establishment of Empire: Capitalism, Colonialism, Imperialism, Neo-Imperialism	8	CLO3
Diplomacy and Arm Peace: German Militarism and Foreign Policy of Kaiser William II, Age of Arm Peace (1890-1911), The alliance systems, 1890–1907- Triple Alliance and Triple Entente	4	CLO4 CLO5
First World War: Europe in the Eve of the First World War, Cause of the First World War, Events and Results of the war.	2	CLO5
League of Nations: Origin, development, activities and causes of failure.	2	CLO4
Weimer Republic Events & incidents, Activities of the republic	2	CLO4
Fascism: Rise & development, Italy & Mussolini Nazism: Rise & development, Germany & Hitler	10	CLO1 CLO3
Foreign policy of France in the inter war period Foreign policy of Britain in the inter war period	6	CLO4
Great Depression in Europe: Its impact and results.	2	CLO2
Spanish civil war: Causes of the war, participants of the war, results of the war.	4	CLO2
World War II: Background, Europe during the war, End of the war & its results	4	CLO5

 

Text Books:

1. Hazen, Charles Downer, Europe since 1815

2. Richards, Denis, Modern Europe

3. Lipson, E., Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries

4. Thomson, David, Europe since Napoleon

5. Hayes, C. J. H, Modern Europe

 

Reference Books:

1. Leonard W. Cowie, Years of Nationalism European Robert Wolfson History 1815-1890
2. Ketelbey, Albert, History of Modern Times
3. Perry Chase and others, Western Civilization, Vol - II
4. Marriott, J. A. R., A History of Europe
5. Hanies and Hoffma, Origin and Background of the Second World War

 

Course Title:History of Urbanization and Urban

Development in Bangladesh

(Selected Cities)

Course Code:  BAH -4201

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment-30,

Final Examination-70, Total Marks-100

Course Teacher: Afsana Ahmed

 

Introduction to the Course:

In this module the fundamentals and definitions of Urbanization, especially in the context ofBangladesh, have been discussed at length. Urban Planning needs lot of thinking and there are several criteria associated with the process of planning. Hence this Module deals with the fundamental requirements, definitions and criteria related to urban planning. For the clarity of concepts this Module has been divided into three units: Unit One gives a description of describes various definitions of Urbanization and its objectives. In this Unit pattern and process of urbanization, urbanization and development in historical perspective and ideologies will be discussed. Unit Two, major urbancities of Bangladesh such as, Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chittagang and Khulnaand the origin, growth and urbanization of these cities has been explained in detail.

Course Objectives:

The concepts and terminology of urbanization are examined in depth in this module, with a focus on Bangladesh. The origins, expansion, and urbanization of Bangladesh's major urban centers have been well explained. This module delves deeply into all of the fundamentals of urban planning.

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	Understand the numerous patterns in Bangladeshi urban history.
CLO2	Analyze how historians have looked at different parts of the time.
CLO3	Gain a better understanding of the important historical debates surrounding Dhaka as a capital.
CLO4	Examine the events of the time period critically from a modern point of view.
CLO5	Discover about the physical development of four cities.
CLO6	Develop a better grasp of four cities' socio-cultural and economic circumstances from the past to the present.

Course Contents

 

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Understanding Urbanization and Development in Past and Present: a. Introduction to Urbanization: Pattern and Process b. Urbanization and development in historical analysis: links and ruptures c. Exploring ideologies: competing vies of urbanization and development	9	CLO1
The Changing Cities Dhaka: Physical Growth and Development of Dhaka: During Mughal Period, During British Period, During Pakistan Period, During Bangladesh Period. Society and Social Structure in Capital Dhaka since the Mughal Period. The Mughal Period (1608-1757), British Period (1757-1947), Pakistan Period (1947-197, Bangladesh Period (1971-2008). Commercial and Industrial Development of Dhaka In the 18th Century, 19th Century and the 20th Century. The Dhaka Nawab Family in Bengal Politics:Origin, Political Ascendancy in the City Politics, Political Ascendancy in the National-Provincial Politics, The Decline of the Family present situations of the Nawab family. Political and Administrative Developments of Local Government in Dhaka- 1947-1971. Origin and Growth of Local Government, Development of Local Government in Dhaka, 1947-1971. Dhaka During the Liberation War		CLO2
Chittagong Etymology History : Pre- history, Traveller’s account, As a Part of Sutanate Bengal Establishment of Colonies: Arab and Persian Settlers, Portuguese, Mughal and Britain. British Occupation: Rebellions, Industry, World War II. Independence: Commerce, Liberation War, Bangladesh Economy Culture viii. Education	9	CLO3
Rajshahi History: Ancient Period, Medieval Period, Modern Period, During Liberation War Economy Culture Education Archaelogical Sites in Rajshahi	9	CLO4
Khulna History: Ancient Period, Medieval Period of Bengal, British East India Company, Independence, Liberation War of Bangladesh. Economy Culture Education Historical Sites in Khulna	9	CLO5

Text Books:

1.   Abdul Karim, Dhaka as the Mughal Capital

2.   A.H. Dahi, Dhaka a Record of Changing Fortune

3.   Sharif uddin Ahmed, Dhaka: A study in Urban History and Development

4.   Sharif uddin Ahmad, Dhaka Past, Present and Future

5.   Nazrul Islam, From City to Mega City, Urban Research in Bangladesh

Rererence Books:

1. JadunathSarkar (ed.), History of Bengal V-II
2. TapanRaychoudhury, Bengal under Akbar and Jahangir
3. A Rahim, Social and Cultural History of Bengal
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Course Title: South East Asia in Modern Times

Course Code: BAH-4202

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher:Umma Salma Hridoy

 

Introduction to the Course:

South East Asia denotes the southeastern sub-region of Asia which contains an incredible diversity of cultures, beliefs, societies and people.This course starts with colonial intervention of this area by the European powers and how their policies changed it politically, economically and socially throughout time.This area called ‘Asia Rimland’ has gradually freed, yet turned into as communist Asia shortly after the Second World War and became a matter of vital concern during the whole Cold War era for the big powers. The communist countries of this region such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos have been plagued by recurring wars, while rapid economic development has been experienced in the nations like Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines etc. It also introduces students with the influences of the three super powers- United States, Soviet Union and China and their allies and how they reshaped the history of this region.

 

Course Objectives:

This course serves as an introduction to the colonial history of South East Asia and the impact of that history onsocieties and states of this diverse region till contemporary period. It aims at providing an understanding of the rapidly increasing interest of this region in world history. Thus, the students are encouraged to think critically about their various rules of colonial powers, administrative systemsand nationalist movements of different countries. This course is also designed to introduce students with the nationalist leaders and revolutionary events of this region.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

CLO1	Identify and explain various components such as people, politics, economy and culture of Southeast Asian countries
CLO2	Identify and analyze the significance of historical changes and major historical events that take place before and after colonial period.
CLO3	Analyze the process of colonialism, economic development, ethnic identity, and religious belief shape contemporary world politics and understand the idea nationalism of the region.
CLO4	Evaluate the legacy of political violence, including genocide of big powers
CLO5	Analyze the impact of communism in Southeast Asia and of Cold War

Course Contents

 

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
South East Asian Countries : Location, Area, Population and Geo-political importance	3	CLO1 CLO2
Western Penetration : Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, French & American	3	CLO2 CLO3
Burma (Myanmar) : First Anglo-Burmese War, Second Anglo-Burmese  War, Third Anglo-Burmese War, Traditional Administrative System, Buddhism and Society, Nationalist Movement	12	CLO3 CLO4
Thailand : Mangkut, Chulalangkorn, Vargiravudh, Politics Between Two World War	6	CLO3 CLO4
Indo-China (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) French colonial administration, Nationalist Movement & Ho Chi Minh, Geneva Conference	9	CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
Malaya-Singapore : Occupation of Penang, Foundation of Singapore, Straits settlement, Residential System, Nationalist Movement, Foundation of Malaysia and Tenku Abdur Rahman	9	CLO3 CLO4
Indonesia : Dutch Colonial Administration, Culture System, Nationalist Movement & Sukarno	6	CLO2 CLO3
Philippines: Spanish Colonial Administration, Clash between American and Moro, American Administration, Moro Policy of USA, Republic Government and Moro Problem, Tripoli Treaty and Marcos	9	CLO3 CLO4
ASEAN: Formation, Motives, Program/Activities till 20th century	3	CLO2 CLO5

 

Text Books:

1.   Bastin John (ed.), The Emergence of Modern South Asia 1511-1957

2.   D R Sardesai, Southeast Asia: Past and Present

3.   Hall, D.G.E., A History of South East Asia

4.   Harrison,Brian, A Short History Southeast Asia

 

Reference Books:

1.   Panikkr, K. M., Asia and Western Dominance

2.   Steinberg, David (ed.), In Search of Southwest Asia: A modern History

3.   F.N. Targer , Burma-From Kingdom to Republic

4.   John, Bresnan, Crisis in the Philippines: The Marcos Era and Beyond

5.   Cady, John F. A., History of Modern Burma

 

 

 

Course Title: Europe and America since 1945

Course Code: BAH-4203

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Nasir Ahmad

 

Introduction to the course:

After the Second World War US and USSR emerged as world power, and Cold War began under their leadership to establish dominance. The war divided the world into Capitalist and Socialist blocks. Cold War concluded after the USSR's collapse, and the US emerged as the super power. The course is designed to understand the Cold War and post- Cold War changes in Europe and America. The focus of the course remains on the significant events of the Cold War, the US and USSR foreign policy, diplomatic relations, Arms Race, Disarmament, Major Treaties, German Problems, the Balkan Conflicts and terrorism.

Course Objective:

The course objectives are to acquaint the students with the significant political events of Europe and America during the Cold War and post-Cold War period.  The course describes the origin and historical development of the Cold War and explains effects of World War II on Europe. It analyzes issues and problems related to international politics in Europe Vis-à-vis USA during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods and examine the functioning of major international organizations.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to understand:

CLO1	Understand the ideas and the historical development of the Cold War.
CLO2	Examine the thinking of German Problem and how Germany became the main ground for the US and USSR contest.
CLO3	Examining the Arms Race and Disarmament and How Cold War affected both the process.
CLO4	To comprehend a detailed account of the US and USSR foreign policy during Cold War and post-Cold War.
CLO5	Understand Balkan Conflict and how Balkan Conflict affected the Cold War.
CLO6	Examine the post-Cold-War changes in Europe.
CLO7	Able to understand the concept of terrorism and a detailed account of the terrorism before and after 9/11.

 

Course Contents:

Course Content	Hrs	CLOs
Cold War: a. Meaning of Cold War, b. Ideological and Political Origins, c. Phases of the Cold War, d. Fulton Speech. Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, e. Cuban Missile Crisis, Chinese Revolution, f. Korean War. Vietnam War, g. Liberation War of Bangladesh, h. Detente. Impact of Cold War on Europe.	20	CLO1
The German Problems: a. Origins and Major Events, b. The Berlin Question, c. Ostopolitik” of Willi Brandt, d. Reunification of Germany.	10	CLO2
Arms Race, Disarmament and Major Treaties: a. Arms Race since World War II, b. Disarmament and Arms Control sine Word War II, c. Major Treaties and Agreements, d. Problems of Arms Control in the Post Soviet Period.	6	CLO4
US Foreign Policy: a. Between the Cold War, b. After the Cold War.	4	CLO3
USSR Foreign Policy: a. Between the Cold War, b. After the Cold War.	6	CLO5
The Balkan Conflicts: a. Origins, b. Issues and Implications, c. Response of EU and NATO	4	CLO1
Post-Cold War Changes in Europe: a. Post Cold War Events and Trends, b. New World Order, c. Clash of Civilization.	4	CLO3
Terrorism: a. Meaning, b. Rise of Terrorism, c. Terrorism before  9/11, d. Terrorism after  9/11	6	CLO3

 

Text Books:

1.   Hugh Higgins, The Cold War

2.   McWilliams, The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations

3.   J. W. Spannier, American Foreign Policy Since world War II

4.   B. Roberts (ed.), Order and Disorder After the cold War

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Reference Books:

1.   Peter Calvocoressi, World Politics Since 1945

2.   Roy C. Macridis (ed.), Foreign Policies of the Powers

3.   Michael Haas, The Uniting of Europe

4.   David V. Edwards, Arms Control in Internatioal Politics

5.   Peter Mooney, The Soviet Superpower

 

 

Course Title: History of Africa (Since Colonial Period)

Course Code: BAH-4204

Course Credit and Duration: Four Credits and One Semester

Marks Distribution: Continuous Assessment- 30,

Final Examination- 70, Total Marks- 100

Course Teacher: Dr. Md. Abdus Samad

 

Introduction to the Course:

The course is designed to provide an introduction to the understanding of events in Africa during the colonial period. The course begins with discussion on the colonization process in Africa along with the motives of the Europeans. There would also be a discussion on the reactions of the native Africans to the European rule and the different administrative or ruling policies of the Europeans during the colonial period. The course then analyzes the impact of European colonial rule in Africa. The course also examines the different aspects of the Pan-African movement.

 

Course Objectives:

The course is designed to help the students obtain a comprehensive idea about the history of Africa in colonial period emphasising the Sub-Saharan region. The course familiarises students with the continent of Africa along with the etymology, land and people of the continent and introduces them to the different phases of imperialism in Africa. It provides an in-depth study on the term ‘Scramble for Africa’, its motives and the colonization of Africa by the major European powers. It helps students think critically the positive and negative impacts of colonialism with special reference to Africa. It helps to develop the ability to identify the major trends of the growth of African nationalism, factors that helped grow it and its phases.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1	understand the causes of the imperialist policy and establishment of colonies by the industrialised capitalistic countries
CLO2	analyze the causes and intensity of movements and rebellions of the African peoples and also construct the theoretical framework on resistance
CLO3	examine the different colonial policies taken by the major powers of Europe
CLO4	analyze the colonial impacts with its positive and negative nature
CLO5	construct ideas about the growth of nationalism and nationalistic movements in Africa

Course Contents

Course Contents	Hrs	CLOs
Scramble for Africa, 1880’s: Scramble on Paper: Background, motives, Berlin Conference of 1884-85, Scramble on Ground: Colonization of Africa by Britain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, Germany and Italy	12	CLO1
Reaction of the Africans to colonialism: Cooperation or resistance, causes of resistance, theory on resistance, phases of resistance, Colonial rule in Africa: Types of colonial rule, variables in colonial administration, Impacts: Positive and negative, nature of impact of colonialism in Africa	12	CLO2
Rise and growth of African nationalism: Definition, external factors in the growth of African nationalism, internal factors in the growth of African nationalism, different phases Pan-Africanism: Definition and theories, factors in the growth of Pan-African movement, Back to Africa Movement	12	CLO3
Decolonization: The road to independence	12	CLO4
Problems of Independent Africa : a. Political Instability,  b. Democracy, c.  Economy d. Military Rule, e. National Integration, f. Socialism and Communism g. Neo-colonialism, h. Apartheid Politics among the Nations: a. Non Alignment Movement b. O.A.U. Africa in World Affairs : a. United States and Africa, b. Soviet Russia and Africa, c. China and Africa, d. United Nations Organization and Africa	12	CLO5

 

Text Books: 

1. Arthur Hazelwood (Ed.), African Intergration and Disintegration (Oxford, 1967)
2. Basil Davidson, Africa: A Social and Political History (Longman, 1994)
3. Colin Legum, Africa: A Handbook (Anthony Blond,1961)
4. G W Shepherd, The Politics of African Nationalism (Praeger, 1962)
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Reference Books:

1. John Hatch, Africa:Today and Tomorrow (Dennis Dobson, 1965)
2. Oliver Roland, A Short History of Africa (Penguin, 1962)
3. P J M McEwan (Ed.), Twentieth Century Africa (Oxford,1968)
4. R W July, A History of the African People (Charles Scribners, 1970)
5. Roland Oliver & Anthony Atmore, Africa Since 1800 (Cambridge, 1967)