Course Title : History and Emergence of Bangladesh
Course Code : SSW 0314 1201 Credit Hours : 3.0
Year/Semester : 1st Year, 2nd Semester Course Type : GED
Rationale of the Course: Bangladesh has a wonderful history, and this course is aimed to assist undergrad students
in understanding the present state of Bangladesh in the context of the past. Taking this course will enhance students'
comprehension of the complex interconnections of historical events and will offer students a grasp of the historical
origins of Bangladesh as an independent state, among other benefits.
Course Objectives: This course will trace the historical root of Bangladesh as an independent state focusing on
the social, economic, and political developments that have taken place since its independence. It will also identify
the major socio-economic, political, environmental, and developmental issues that have arisen during this period,
before assessing the progress over time. In this course, the students will also learn about the background of the
establishment of Bangladesh. Specifically, they will learn about the language movement, causes & consequences of
six points programs, the general election of 1970, and the brief history liberation war. They will also learn about the
seven most valiant heroes of our liberation war.
Course Learning Outcomes: After completing the course, students will be able to-
CLO 1 recognize the areas of exploitation and oppression during the Pakistan regime.
CLO 2 understand the inner significance of the emergence of Bangladesh as a nation.
CLO 3 value the importance of language movement.
CLO 4 apply critical skills to analyze the importance of the Six Point Program.
CLO 5 understand the role of the 7th March speech.
Course Contents:
Sl. No. Course Contents Hours CLOs
1 Partition of Bengal in 1947 and Rise of Nationalism: Indian Nationalism-Muslim 4.5 CLO 1
Nationalism-Partition of India and Bengal, Historical background, events,
significance and its impacts, Initial differences between East Bengal and West
Pakistan.
2 Peasant Movement of Bengal in 1946-47: East Pakistan State Acquisition and 4.5 CLO 2
Tenancy Act of 1950, Impacts of this Act Social Structure, Consequences of the act.
3 The Language Movement 1952: Background of Language Movement, Events of 4.5 CLO 2
Language Movement, Impact of Language Movement.
4 Movement for Autonomy: Emergence of Political Parties, United Front, the 4.5 CLO 3
election of the Provincial Assembly of East Bengal, United Front ministries, Rise
and development of Awami League, United Front Election and its Aftermath.
5 Six-Point Program and Backgrounds: Constitution of Pakistan, 1956, Military 4.5 CLO 3
Takeover, 1958, The Basic Democracies Order, 1959, Constitution of Pakistan,
1962., Education movement, 1962, 14-Point program of National Awami Party, Six
Points Movement.
6 The mass upsurge of 1969: Agartala conspiracy case, 11 points of the student, 3 CLO 4
Legal Framework Order, Reactions of LFO, Election Manifesto, Election Result
Non-Cooperation Movement, 7th March 1971, Importance of 7th March speech.
7 Emergence of Bangladesh: Liberation War of 1971:Operation searchlight, 4.5 CLO 5
Military crackdown, Teliapara Documents, War Strategies, War Sectors, Training
of Freedom Fighters
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8 Role of Major Countries: Role of USA, USSR, and China to the Liberation War 4.5 CLO 3
of Bangladesh.
9 11 Sectors in Liberation War: The important aspects of 11 sectors of the liberation 4.5 CLO 3
war of Bangladesh.
10 Constitution of Independent Bangladesh: History of Bangladesh's Constitutional 3 CLO 3
Development, Salient Features of Bangladesh Constitution, Major Amendments.
Mapping of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Learning Outcomes:
PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6 PLO 7
CLO 1 3
CLO 2 3
CLO 3 3
CLO 4 3 3
CLO 5 2 3 2
Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with the Teaching-Learning and Assessment Strategy:
CLOs Teaching-Learning Strategy Assessment Strategy
CLO 1 Class Lectures, Open Discussion, Q/A Class Tests, Assignments, Quiz, Viva-voce, and
Session, and Online Resources. Mid-Semester Examination.
CLO 2 Class Lectures, Open Discussion, Q/A Class Tests, Assignments, Quiz, Viva-voce, and
Session, and Online Resources. Mid-Semester Examination.
CLO 3 Class Lectures, Open Discussion, Q/A Class Tests, Assignments, Quiz, Viva-voce, Mid-
Session, and Online Resources. Semester Examination, and Semester Final
Examination.
CLO 4 Class Lectures, Open Discussion, Q/A Class Tests, Assignments, Quiz, Viva-voce, and
Session, and Online Resources. Semester Final Examination.
CLO 5 Class Lectures, Open Discussion, Q/A Class Tests, Assignments, Quiz, Viva-voce, and
Session, and Online Resources. Semester Final Examination.
Textbooks:
1. History of Bangladesh, 1704-1941: Social and cultural history - Sirajul Islam; Asiatic Society of
Bangladesh, 3/E, 1992.
2. Bangladesh: Past and Present - Salahuddin Ahmed; APH Publishing, 1/E, 2004.
Reference Books:
1. Bangladesh, Emergence of a Nation - A. M. A. Muhith; University Press, 2/E, 1992.
2. A History of Bangladesh - Willem van Schendel; Cambridge University Press, 2/E, 2020.
3. Bangladesh: History and culture - S. R. Chakravarti, Virendra Narain; South Asian Publishers, 2/E,1986.
4. The Permanent Settlement in Bengal: A Study of Its Operation 1790-1819 - Sirajul Islam; Bangla Academy,
2/E, 1979.
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