Michele Louro

Accomplished Professor of History at Salem State University with expertise in modern history and strong publication record. History professional prepared to contribute extensive knowledge and teaching expertise to academic institution. Proven track record in developing innovative course materials and facilitating stimulating classroom discussions. Known for collaborative spirit and dependable in adapting to evolving academic needs, with strengths in research methodology and curriculum design.

Comrades against Imperialism: Nehru, India, and Interwar Internationalism, Cambridge University

Press, Global and International History Series,March 2018.

The League against Imperialism: Lives and Afterlives, co-edited volume, Leiden University Press, 2020.

Colonial India

British Empire since 1783

Topics in World History: India’s Independence Struggle

Research and Writing Seminar (Capstone for Masters Degree students)

First Year Seminar: Snake Charmers and Temples of Doom: India in the Western Imagination

First Year Seminar: The History of Now

Learning Community: Modern South Asia: Tradition and Change on the Indian Subcontinent

Learning Community: India and the West

Modern World History, 1500-Present (Survey Course for the First Year Students)

Colonialism and the Making of the Modern World

Modern India

The Jewel in the Crown: India and the British Empire

India and World History

Partition and Postcolonial South Asia

The British Empire since 1783

Topics in Asian History: India’s Independence Struggle

A Passage to India: U.S.-India Encounters in the Archives (summer intensive course)

Seminar: Research and Writing Seminar (capstone for history majors)

Invited Speaker, “India and World War One,” Explorers Lifelong Learner Program, Salem, MA, April 12, 2019

Invited Speaker, “Indian Soldiers and World War One,” Lexington Historical Society, October 2018.

Invited Workshop Leader, “Regionalism and Religion in India,” North East Global Education Center, Salem State University, Salem MA, April 11, 2015.

Invited Workshop Leader, “Imperialism in East and Southeast Asia,” for Primary Source Workshop on Imperialism and World History, October 16, 2013.

Invited Teacher’s Workshop Leader, “India and Regionalism,” for Educators for Teaching India Conference, Harvard South Asia Initiative, Harvard University, April 12, 2013.

Volunteer, Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), New Delhi, India, 2008-2009.