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Ireland, Patrick – 1997
This paper addresses how the experience of the Fulbright Seminar in India has allowed the participant to enrich his teaching in comparative migration studies and comparative politics. The paper describes specifically how each course has changed as a result of the international experience. The report suggests questions for consideration as the…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Ethnic Groups

Eaton, Richard M. – Journal of World History, 1997
Explores the reasons for the extraordinary conversion to Christianity among the Naga peoples of northeastern India. Almost the entire population has converted within the last 100 years. Tests the usefulness of models of religious change generated from fieldwork on conversion in Africa, specifically Robin Horton's "intellectualist"…
Descriptors: Christianity, Colonialism, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences

Richards, John F. – Journal of World History, 1997
Characterizes the early modern period in world history (roughly 1500-1800) as one marked by worldwide processes of change unprecedented in scope and intensity. Argues that the society of the Indian subcontinent shared directly in the massive processes of change that influenced societies throughout the world. (MJP)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Colonialism

Sethia, Tara – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1996
Provides an overview of the structure and topics included in undergraduate course on Indian and Chinese history. Briefly reviews such topics as Land and People, Emergence and Evolution of Traditions, Expansion of Islam in Asia, European Imperialism, Nationalism and Independence, and Democracy and Development. (MJP)
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Course Content