Undergraduate Course: South Asia: Culture, Politics & Economy (SCIL09001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Sociology |
Other subject area |
South Asian Studies |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
An introduction to the contemporary issues in the study of the society, politics, culture and political economy of the South Asian sub-continent (the countries of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka). |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Lecture | 1-11 | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Room 4.18, David Hume Tower |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
&· Knowledge of the main theoretical approaches used to understand contemporary South Asia;
&· Awareness of the interplay between regional cultures, social change and their effects on culture, politics and society;
&· An understanding of the value of comparative analysis using quantitative and qualitative data;
&· Skills in team-based investigation, planning and reporting on current issues in South Asian studies;
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Assessment Information
| 25% Short essay and 75% long essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
South Asia, India |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Aditya Bharadwaj
Tel: (0131 6)51 3861
Email: Adi.Bharadwaj@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk |
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