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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Indian Politics Since Independence (L2095)

Indian Politics Since Independence: Between Dominance and Fragmentation

Module L2095

Module details for 2023/24.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module learning outcomes

Be able to account for political change in India since independence

Develop an argument based on academic sources in an organised and structured way

Evaluate and use appropriate theories or approaches to the study of politics to account for change in India

Organise and use evidence from a range of sources to illustrate political change in India

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework30.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayT1 Week 10 100.00%
Essay (4000 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:0070.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterSeminar3 hours11111011111

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