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Comparative Political Theory

Key information

  • Module code:

    6SSPP348

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module is designed for students who are interested in deepening their understanding of emerging trends in political thought and political theory from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The course engages with cutting edge research on non-western political thought. Further, the course will help students open up categories of analysis commonly used for analysing political developments in these parts of the world. From key trends in Islamic Political Thought to the many facets of Gandhi's political thought, from the use of ethnography for reassessing categories to the influence of post-colonial political theory, the course is ideally suited for final year students focusing on political theory.

Assessment details

'An appropriate assessment pattern will be set which may include but not limited to one or several of the following; Written coursework, group work, unseen timed examinations, participation etc'

Educational aims & objectives

The course aims to introduce students to the emerging sub-field of Comparative Political Theory. Linked closely to the research of the module convenor the course allows students to engage with cutting edge research on rethinking political theory by questioning both its Eurocentricism and its methodological repertoire.

 

Learning outcomes

Students in the course will:

  1. Develop a nuanced understanding of the limitations of existing approaches to Political Theory and Political Thought.
  2. Develop an in-depth understanding of key trends in political theory and political thought from Asia, Africa and South America.
  3. Develop an in-depth understanding of key trends across select religious traditions.
  4. Develop an understanding of new methodological options in developing political theory.

Department

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