Course Description:
\nThis course is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the political changes that took place in Sri Lanka since independence. The central themes of the course are the history of institutional development, political crises Sri Lanka experienced after independence, the rise of ethno nationalism, changes to party politics and changes in the politics of resistance.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nThe objective of the course is to make students aware of the prominent features of the political and socio economic developments of Sri Lanka since independence. The course will examine such developments from an analytical perspective.<\/p>\n
Learning Outcomes:
\nAt the end of this course, students should be able to:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tExplain the major transformations that Sri Lanka underwent since independence
\n\u2022\tDescribe how the historical changes reached out to determine the shape of present-day Sri Lanka<\/p>\n
Course Content:
\n1.\t Theorizing historical trends in post colonial politics
\n2.\t Changing economic, social and constitutional developments
\n3.\t Evolution of party politics and its changes
\n4.\t Political violence, riots and rebellions in the South
\n5.\t Rise of ethno-nationalism and separatist movements
\n6.\t Rise of Women\u2019s movements
\n7.\t International community and local politics<\/p>\n
Assessment:
\nMidterm test \t\t20%
\nMidterm assignment \t20%
\nFinal Exam\t\t 60%<\/p>\n
Recommended Readings:
\nAsheroft, G. et al., (2005). Key Concepts in Post-Colonial Studies. London: Routledge.
\nBase, S. and Jalal, A. (2004). Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Political Economy, London: Routledge.
\nLakshman,W.D. and Tisdell C.A. (2000). Sri Lanka\u2019s Development since independence: Socio-Economic Perspectives and Analyses. New York: Nova Science Publisher.
\nRoberts, M. (ed) (1998). Sri Lanka: Collective Identities Revisited Vol. II. Colombo: Marga Institute.
\nWickramasinghe, N. (2006). Sri Lanka in the Modern Age: A History of Contested Identities. Colombo: Vijitha Yapa.
\n Shastri, A. and Wilson A.J. (2001). The Post-Colonial States in South Asia. New York: Palgrave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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