ECC2500

Imperialism and development in Asia

Associate Professor Marika Vicziany

6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Any two of ECC1000, ECC1010, ECC1510 and ECC1520, or equivalent

Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the nature of economic imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and the uses of a thematic approach to economic history.

Synopsis The economic impact of British rule in India since the early nineteenth century, with some broad references to other regions, where useful. The approach is thematic, not chronological. The themes include the history of famine; caste, religion and economic development; modern and traditional entrepreneurship; economic exploitation; destruction of handicrafts; the impact of international capitalism; agricultural growth and economic diversification.

Assessment Written (3000-word essay): 40%
* Examination (2 hours): 60%