Understanding Contemporary India (L6057)
Understanding Contemporary India
Module L6057
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an awareness of key contemporary themes/debates in the anthropology of India
Demonstrate an awareness of the contributions that anthropology makes to the understanding of contemporary social, economic and political relations in India
Demonstrate an ability to relate contemporary issues of culture and society in India to anthropological analysis and theory
Demonstrate an ability to critically read and assess accounts of society, economy and politics in Indian society
Express adequate understanding of the above through written means, using theoretical and empirical data
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (7000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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