The Political Sociology of Development in India (SY0037)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-SYIND

The aim of this course is to provide a knowledge of the main theoretical approaches to development issues within sociology and to enable an understanding of how these approaches can illuminate a variety of key issues - ranging from population growth to community development, via industrialisation - which dominate our development issues in contemporary India. This aim is to be met through a detailed consideration of the extent to which Independent India has met the goals set out by its founding Prime Minister, the reasons for its shortfalls, and the prospects for the immediate future.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sociology, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- find and use intelligently a variety of sources of information and analysis discussing India's development problems and prospects using a variety of theoretical perspectives;

- understand and discuss critically key issues, specifically with relationship to education, health and population, social capital, participation and governance, environmental issues (forestry and water), structural adjustment, computer software, and the politics of development;

- discuss the ways in which regional variations, gender, class, caste and religion impact on poverty and its alleviation;

- and understand and assess the contribution made by international donors to the continuance or amelioration of India's developmental problems