Convenor name: Amrita Shodhan
Convenor email: as115@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 311
Office hours: Thurs. 11- 12:30
Module dates: Semester 1, The module will be run in two identical sessions. Wed. 11-1300 Room B103. AND Thurs. 1300-1500 Room B202. Please attend the session that shows on your timetable.
Intended learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this Module the student will be able to:
1 Critically analyse the complex politics that led to the partition of British India
2 Assess various historiographical approaches to the study of partition.
3 Design and conduct primary source research to capture the context of politics and power in British India.
4 Debate and develop evidenced arguments regarding the nature of political developments leading to Partition.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 40%
Assessment 1: Due date: Week 6 - Friday,
Assessment 1: Release date: Week 9 - Friday
Assessment 1: Format: Review Essay: Write a review of historical work of your choice
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 2: Due date: Week 1 of Assesment week, Friday 9th January, 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 30 January, 2026
Assessment 2: Format: Research Essay: Present an argument using either one of the sample questions or a question of your choice using primary sources to evidence your argument.
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Jotika Khur-Yearn
Librarian email: jk53@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
