Convenor name: Chandni Dwarkasing
Convenor email: cd34@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P298
Office hours: Wednesdays 14:00-16:00
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/93f0680d073e459089577465d1b3ffac@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/v56Phh4Go0iUm3iu3iIqOQ2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will achieve the following Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
- Describe and understand the building blocks of neoclassical microeconomic theory
- Formulate coherent and logical economic arguments
- Demonstrate how key concepts in neoclassical microeconomics are used to explain economic behaviour
- Evaluate theoretical claims and their policy implications
- Describe different theoretical approaches to the analysis of economic problems
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 12/12/2025
Assessment 1: Release date: Upon completion of attempts
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: Multiple choice online quiz
Assessment 2: Name: Exam (EX1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: January Examination Period
Assessment 2: Release date: TBA
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: Digital open book exam
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
