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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: The Political Sociology of Development in India (SCIL10027)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSociology Other subject areaSouth Asian Studies
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
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
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
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Contacts
Course organiserProf Roger Jeffery
Tel: (0131 6)50 3976
Email: R.Jeffery@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
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