PPR.239 Indian Politics, Society and Religion - Undergraduate Modules - Undergraduate Degrees in Politics and International Relations, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion PPR, Lancaster University, UK


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PPR239 Indian Politics, Society and Religion Tutors: Katan Elder(Michaelmas) and Anderson Jeremiah (Lent) Terms: Michaelmas and Lent Course Description This module aims to introduce and familiarise students to the interplay between politics, society and religion in the world's largest democracy, India. At a time when India is emerging as a global power and economic powerhouse despite persistent poverty and various socio-political fissures, a critical balance must be struck in our understanding between its potential and its problems. India offers powerful lessons on the challenges and achievements of democracy in a deeply pluralistic and unequal society. An examination of these issues opens up our conceptual preconceptions about democracy, religion, secularism, discrimination, globalization and political mobilization, which tend to be structured by knowledge of Western polities. The particular issues concerning large populations of many different religions and huge social differences offer pathways of understanding to many pressing global issues. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of democracy and change in India's complex society Demonstrate an understanding of the various dynamics of discrimination and political responses to it in the Indian polity Review and assess the strengths of a range of arguments and viewpoints about the nature of Indian society and politics Articulate their own views about various factors at work in the complex relationship between religion, politics and society in India Assessment 40% coursework and 60% exam. Coursework: 2 essays of 2500 words each. Exam: 3 hours. Teaching Method Lecture (1 hour) and workshop (1 hour) weekly. Introductory Reading Brown J Modern India. The Origins of an Asian Democracy Chaudhuri, M (ed) Feminism in India Frykenberg, R E Christianity in India: from beginnings to the present Khilnani, S The Idea of India Mehta, N (ed) Television in India: satellites, politics and cultural change Shah, G (ed) Caste and Democratic Politics in India «Go Back
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