History of Contemporary India (1947 CE- 2000 CE)

Paper Code:

24DHIS 812

Credits:

Contact Hours:

90.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Course Objectives:

This course offers students a comprehensive understanding of India's post-independence political landscape and societal evolution. They will trace the intricate process of drafting the Indian Constitution and the subsequent stages of integration and reorganization of Indian states. Furthermore, students will contextualize the political developments that unfolded in India after Independence, gaining insights into the country's democratic journey. Additionally, they will develop a nuanced comprehension of the socio-economic changes and advancements in science and technology within India, providing a holistic view of the nation's progress since Independence.

Course Outcomes:

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DHIS 812

History of Contemporary India (1947 CE- 2000 CE)

CO126- Make an estimate of Nehru Era including the characteristic features of Indian Constitution and integration of Indian States after independence and Socio-Economic Reforms and Foreign Policy

CO127- Analyze the Political development of post- independent India

CO128- Critically evaluate the economic development of India after independence

CO129- Examine the Political, Social and Economic Developments (1984 CE – 2000 CE)in India.

CO130- Evaluate the Emerging Trends including Communalism, Separatist Movements

Women Empowerment and Policy of Reservation

Science, Technology and Education

CO131- Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

18.00

Unit I:

The Nehru Era (1947 CE – 1964 CE)

Features of Indian Constitution

Integration and Reorganization of Indian States

Socio- Economic Reforms and Foreign Policy

18.00

Unit II:

Political and Social Developments (1964 CE – 1984 CE)

Political Developments after Nehru Era

Abolition of Privy Purses and Titles; The Emergency

Janata Government; Return of Congress to power; Foreign Policy

18.00

Unit III:

Economic Developments

Green Revolution, Nationalization of Banks

Agriculture and industry; Five Year Plans

Education, Science and Technology

18.00

Unit IV:

Political, Social and Economic Developments (1984 CE – 2000 CE)

Political Developments

Relations with Neighboring Countries

Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization

18.00

Unit V:

Emerging Trends

Communalism and Separatist Movements

Women Empowerment and Policy of Reservation

Science, Technology and Education

Essential Readings:

Essential Reading-

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