State & society in Asia & Africa
- Module Code:
- 15PPOC008
- Credits:
- 30
- FHEQ Level:
- 7
- Taught in:
- Full Year
Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
On completion of the module students will have:
- The ability to blend "grand theory" and empirical description to develop conceptual tools useful for comparative work, as well as a concrete empirical base
- Analyzed concepts such as democracy, civil society, revolution, political corruption and political theatre as they relate to a wide range of examples from Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- The ability to analyze such issues with regard to less well-known areas of Asia and Africa
- Developed linguistic and organizational skills through oral presentation and debate, and through comparative written analyses
Workload
- 2 hour seminar per week
Method of assessment
Assessment comprises of 2 x 5000 word assignments - each worth 50% of the total mark. All coursework is resubmissible.
Suggested reading
Recommended preliminary reading:
R. Jackson, Quasi-States.
J. Migdal, Strong Societies and Weak States.
R. Jackson, Quasi-States.
J. Migdal, Strong Societies and Weak States.