BRAC University Course Syllabus: DEV 101: Bangladesh Studies ~ Spring 2013 BRAC Course Description: The course intends to equip students with factual knowledge and analytical skills that will enable them to learn and critically appreciate the history, polities, culture and economy of Bangladesh. It so concentrates on the historical, political, social and economic characteristics of Bangladesh. It traces the historical roots of Bangladesh as an independent state, and focuses on postindependent social, economic and political developments. It also identifies the major socio-economic, political, environmental and developmental problems and issues, and assesses the progress over time. Broader Thema © Political History * Government & Politics * Bangladesh Economy & Development Learning Outputs At the end of the course, students are expected to: ‘© dentify the political-historical background of Bangladesh, cover medieval, colonial and post-colonial periods. © Appreciate the plurality of cultural identity and social structures with a clear sense of tensions and contestations among different social groups emerging dus to national and global factors © Compretend how different constitutional bodies snd socio-political inst actors operate and how they impact on political govemane © Understand the structural features of the economy, patterns of ecenomie changes and development processes and the nature of environmental challenges and ways 10 address the ancient, utions and them. © Appreciate the role of NGOs and civil society in developing new models and na pathways to confront nent ch Teaching Methods Regular lectures by the teachers vant filmsidocumentaries Trips o galleries and museums Debates and role-playing inthe courses oa Ethies and Es in this course will be in Savar esidential experience ‘Scanned with CamscannerCourse Structure and Lecture Schedule Class 1: Tcebreaking and Introduction to the Course Lecture 1: History of Bengal: Pre-Muslim and Muslim Phase Lecture 2: British Colonial Bengal: Aspects of Nationalist Politics during the Colonial Rujg (1787-1857) ‘ Lecture 3: British Colonial Bengal: Aspects of Nationalist Politics during the Colonial Rule (1905-1936) Lecture 4: British Colonial Bengal: Aspects of Nationalist Politics during the Colonial Rule, (1937-1947) Lecture S: Post Colonial Nationalist Resistance: Pakistan Period and the Growth of Nationalism Lecture 6: Emergence of Bangladesh: Liberation War of 1971 Lecture 7: Political Developments and Democratic Transition (1971- Present) Lecture 8: Constitution of Bangladesh: Making, Basic Features and Amendments Lecture 9: Review-1 Lecture 10: Public Administration in Bangladesh Local Government in Bangladesh Lecture 11: Good Governance in Bangladesh: Charactei ics and Problems Midterm Equivalent to 2 Classes / Spread over the week) Lecture 12: Good Governance in Bangladesh: A Case Study Lecture 13: Society & Culture of Bangladesh Lecture 14: Bangladesh Economy & Development Lecture 15: Bangladesh Economy & Development Lecture 16: Bangladesh Economy & Development Lecture 17: Bangladesh Economy & Development Lecture 18: Development Interventions: Presentation by the Students (Issues: Economy, Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Population & Environment) Lecture 19: Review 2: Review and Wrap-up of the Course Components sind Learning Methods in Each Session One session will have two components: 1. Section Class Lecture (SL) 2. Extended Learning (EL) Extended learning will ake place with the siudenis themselves. This may include: a. Readinga text or part of a text and prepare a review b. Watch a film and prepare a response paper ¢. Guest lecture on a specific topic 4. Any ether exercise which the instructor finds appropriate The exercise associnted with Extended Learning will be graded and added to the students’ final grat Equipment and Materials © Multimedia Handouts. Markers: ‘Scanned with CaeannerAssessment of Learning ‘Midterm Examination 20 Final Examination 52 a. Written Examination 30 b. Others 20 * Assignment/Round table discussion on: > BRAC Visit(Individual) 5 > DEV Research Paper(Group) 7 © Quiz (Political Liberation War) Class Attendance and National Anthem 5 Class Participation 5 Class Quiz 2 ‘Attendance and active participation in the following programs: 6 Story of BRAC Session with a Freedom Fighter Drama on history of Bangladesh by students (2) Integrated class on Society and Culture 5 Decades of Development ‘Group Presentation tory, Government & politics and | 10 a, Development 3 b._ Resistance from below 2 Good Governance Case Study Total 100 DEV 101: Bangladesh Studies Course Structure and Lecture Schedule Section 1: Introduction: a Icebreaking and Introduction to the Course Section 2: Political History up to 1971: Lecture 1: History of Benga: Pre Muslim & Muslim Phase ‘+ Independent Janapadas Different Dynasties & their achievements ‘Achievements ofthe Independent Sultanate of Bengal Mughal imperial expansion and resistance ofthe Bara Bhuiyans Backgrourd of the Battle of Palashi and the role of Nawab Sirajuddaula Lecture 2: British Colonial Bengal: Aspects of Nati (1757-1857) + The Beginning of British Rule, Palashi and its aftermath ‘+ Fakir Sanyasi Rebellion + Indigo Revolt ‘© Santal Rebellion during Colonial Rule iii ‘Scanned with CamseannerLecture 3: Lecture 4: Lecture 5: Lecture 6: Section 3: Lecture 7: © Titu Meer’ Revolt + Faraizi Movement «First War of Independence, 1857 British Colonial Bengal Aspects of Nationalist Potties during Colonia Ry (1905-1936) . * First Pattion of Bengal (1905) and Swadeshi movement: Its proponents ang ‘opponents + Swadeshi Movement + Khudiram Bose © Preeti Lata © Surya Sen © Bagha Jatin + Benoy Basu, Baclol Gupta, Dinesh Chandra Gupta * Birth of the Muslim League © Fazlul Huq’s Krishak-Praja Party-led peasant mobilization British Colonial Bengal: Aspects of N: jonalist Politics during Colonial Rule (1937-1947) Lahore Resolution of 1940 Tebhaga Movement Second Partition of Bengal: Causes, process and consequences Historical Place of Bangladesh during British Period: Ahsan Manzil Students afier being distributed into several groups will be assigne: one or the other important anti-colonial movements or personalities fr« above on which they will make assignments in their respective classes Post Colonial Nationalist Resistance: Pal Nationalism: in Bangladesh + The Language Movement + The United Front + Six-Point Program + 11 Point Demands and student-led Mass Movement, 1969 ‘+ The March Non-cooperation Movement, 1971 * Massacre of the Pakistan Army and Declaration of Independers istan Period and the Growth of Emergence of Bangladesh: Liberation War of 1971 + Beginning of War, spontaneous resistance and retreat + Bangladesh Govemment in Exile or the Mujibnagar Government + War strategies, military organizations and the + Final phase of the war, fall of Dhaka and the surrender of the Pakistan Arm: jous forces Government & Polities: Political Developments and Democratic Transition (1971 Present) Sinuctuiral Features of Politics: Dynamics of iso political parties «Transition to Democracy: Achievements and chall ‘Scanned with CascannerLecture 8: Lecture 9: Lecture 10: Lecture 1 Midterm: Lecture 12: Lecture 13: Section 4: Lecture I Leet ur Lecture 17: Lecture 18: Lecture 19: Consi titution of Bangladesh: Making, Basic Features, Amendments ‘* Bangladesh Constitution: Framing of the Constitution in 1972 * Basic Features of the Constitution, Amendments of the Constitution Revie wel * Midway review of the Lectures © Preparing the students for the Midterm Examination + Structures of Public Administration in Bangladesh * Central Secretariat and the Ministries * Civil Service, Recruitment and Cadres Local Government in Bangladesh + Local administration and local government Good Gov nce in Bangladesh: Characteristics and Problems © Good Governance: Indicators © Good Governance in Bangladesh: ield realities © Problems of Good Governance in Bangladesh Midterm Examination Goo Review Syllabus Equivalent to 2 Classes / Spread over the week 1d Governance in Bangladesh: A Case Study * Presentation by students Inte; sgrated class on Society & Culture of Bangladesh Development: Ban; Ban, Ban; Ban} Development Interventions: gladesh Economy & Development gladesh Economy & Development igladesh Economy & Development iglalesh Economy & Development: Role of NGOs esentation by the Students Students in groups will be assigned with one or the other followizg important areas where Bangladesh has achieved progress and development over the decades since independence, and on these the students will do an intensive research and make presertations in their respective classes Education Women Empowerment Health Population and Environment Economie Development(griculture) Economie Development(Industry) Review 2; Review and Wrap-up of the Course ‘Scanned with CaeannerCourse Requirement: Bangladesh Studies SPRING 2013 Following directives/things are mandatory and the students are expected to follow them sincerely: > 90% class attendance > Participation in class activities > Participation in mandatory extended learning ities > Time management in submitting ass ments and group presentation > Effective co-ordi ion and co-operation in group as well as in peer activities > Bringing pen and paper to take notes in the class > Tohave compulsory reading materials > Beproactivei > Maintain regular study hour > For absent class, the previous work assigned in due upon your retum > Ss help when needed and practice the « of questioning > Play atism will result in an automatic zero for any assignment/ presentation + Practice and demonstrate ethical behavior % Maintain and promote generated social eapital Take pre-class preparation before any elass you attend cain required consultation and tutorial class hour: ‘Scanned with CamcannerAttend: nee and Participation Attendance in all classes is mandatory, In addition, students should regularly participate in the National Anthem. Its expected that students will actively participate in class discussion. Students are advised (o go through the reading materials before they attend a particular class. Their pre learning from the reading materials will be en into account. Students should remember that they would not be allowed to take the Midterm and/or Final Examinations unless they attend at least 90 % of all classes as perthe policy of Residential Semester. Itis expected that students are punctual; if they are more than 05 minutes late for class, they should not enter the class; neither should they Ieave the classroom until it ends, Class Conduct Itis the students’ duty to maintain discipline in the classroom. Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate in any discussions, but they should refrain from talking amongst themselves as a mark of respect to the classroom environment. Class room behavior should be maintained as per Social Capital. Punitive actions may be taken as pet BRAC University rules in case of any violations. Copying and cheating during examinations are considered offences, Wamings will be given and on the second warning, one may be dismissed from the course Plagiarism Students are strongly advised not to submit any plagiarized works. This means that students shall not copy from the internet, book, research paper or any other source. Plegiatized works may not be evaluated and / or punitive actions may be taken ag any student for submitting plagiarized works, nst vil ‘Scanned with Camscanner