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Show 201 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH The research project, "Visualizing India" was proposed by Professor Benjamin Cohen to envision ways South Asia can be understood other than lecture alone. Currently, the history courses "India: Empire and Religion" (H3550) and "Modern India" (H3560), though popular, lack the visual component neces-sary to understand the region more fully. Integrating visual material has an incredible potential to help students grasp the complexities of any country's history by integrating depictions that humanize their figures and graphics that make geographical locations relatable. Visual learning is an essential addi-tion to the classroom. For instance, including portrayals of Mahatma Gandhi during his first recorded interview or pictures of him during the Salt March are just some methods of identifying Gandhi's modern-day influence on the Indian subcontinent. Other images that assist in identifying sources of influence could be paintings depicting British imperialism in India or intricate architectural sculptures from the Gupta Empire. These lively images can help students appreciate the role of historical people and places in a more realistic and relatable way in addition to merely analyzing the modern nation that it is today through studying history textbooks. With the usage of art history books, digital library collections, and videos-these India courses are an excellent addition to the learning experience of those willing to learn more about this world power. VISUALIZING INDIA Jessica Sathiyanathan (Benjamin Cohen) Department of Anthropology University of Utah undergraduate student experts on teaching Jessica Sathiyanathan Benjamin Cohen |