2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PIED2420 Government and Politics in India
20 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Dr David Hall-Matthews
Email: D.N.J.Hall-Matthews@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To introduce students to politics and government in independent India, to explore the problems of political democracy in an agrarian society with profound social problems and marked political inequalities, and to develop an awareness of theoretical and conceptual approaches appropriate to non-western societies.Syllabus
Political democracy in a non-industrial society; the legacy of history; Indian nationalism as a response to modernisation; democracy and secularism in an agrarian society; caste, class and political power; the politics of state-led development; clientelism and corruption; the decline of Congress; the 'revolt of the rich'; attempts at liberalisation; the revival of communal politics; instability and the integrity of the state; legitimacy and the future of secularism.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Non-assessed 1500 word essay in week 6Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 3000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/06/2009
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