Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - HIST 438W D100

Problems in the History of the British Empire (4)

India through Cinema: Bollywood and Beyond

Class Number: 3927

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Bidisha Ray
    1 778 782-9604

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units including 9 units of lower division history.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An investigation of advanced concepts and methodologies in the history of the British empire. Content may vary from offering to offering; see course outline for further information. HIST 438W may be repeated for credit only when a different topic is taught. Writing.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Department Undergraduate Notes:

Learn more about studying History at SFU:

History areas of study


Why study History?

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

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