Undergraduate Course: The Political Sociology of Development in India (SCIL10027)
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 10 (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 |
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
| 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
| Not being delivered |
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
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Assessment Information
| A combination of coursework and/or exams with details to be specified by Course Organiser at first class |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Roger Jeffery
Tel: (0131 6)50 3976
Email: R.Jeffery@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk |
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