India and Pakistan: The History Behind the Headlines

This program will provide an introduction to the complex web of politics, culture and religion that has made South Asia both a volatile area and an emerging power.

Led by Assistant Professor of History and Asian Studies at Bowdoin College, Dr. Rachel Sturman

Using Pankaj Mishra’s Temptations of the West: How to Be Modern in India, Pakistan, Tibet and Beyond

December 5, 2008 (Friday); 9am — 3pm
Cram Alumni House, Bowdoin College

The teacher enrichment program, India and Pakistan: The History behind the Headlines, is sold out, but please check back soon for our next program!

Tentative Agenda
9—10:30 a.m.: Understanding Current Crises in India & Pakistan (Lecture & Discussion)
10:30 a.m.—12 p.m.: Film & discussion (Film T.B.D.)
12—1 p.m.: Lunch
1—2 p.m.: Book Discussion, Temptations of the West, by Pankaj Mishra
2—3 p.m.: India and Pakistan in a Globalized World: Beyond the Headlines & stereotypes (Lecture & Discussion)
Tuition of $50 includes a copy of the text, refreshments and lunch.
1.5 CEUs available

To be awarded CEUs, please bring a $20 check made out
to the University of Southern Maine to the program on
December 5th to pay for the processing of your CEUs.

 

If you would rather send in your information and check by regular mail,
please print this page (styled for easy printing) and mail to:
Maine Humanities Council, 674 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102.

 

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