PLS 494/592 Study Abroad India

Review for the Test

Three sections: short answer, one essay, extra credit

I. Short answer

• Focal areas:
• Caste
• Religious composition of population
• Religions-tenets of Hinduism, Gods
• Major dynasties (nothing from Story of India DVD)
• Politics, parties, domination by Gandhis
• Definition of development
• Unique about Kerala
• Dr. Bullers' lecture about women's issues
• Dams
• Development organizations, SEWA
• Bangalore high tech industry

II. Essay

Indian development. Hint: Draw on development day but also globalization, women, dams, politics.

III. EC

Suggestions for improving the in-class portion of the course.

Updated: April 17, 2009

Author: tanp@Uncw.edu

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