POL5ISD
ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT
POL5ISD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will explore issues of current interest in international development. The 2015 version of the subject will focus on three issues: 1. Politics and development with special reference to Latin America; 2. Trade, investment and foreign aid; 3. Development and environment with special reference to climate change
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChris Roche
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Master of International Relations (AMIR/AMIRL/AMIRH/AMIRS), Graduate Diploma of International Relations(AGIR), Graduate Certificate of International Relations (ACIR), Master of International Development or related double masters (AMID/AMIDV/AMIDH/HZHPHID/HZPHID), Graduate Diploma of International Development(AGDST) or Graduate Certificate of International Development (ACDST).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL4ISD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Capitalist development and democracy, | Recommended | Rueschemeyer, D., Stephens, E. H. and Stephens, J. D. | POLITY PRESS 1992 |
| Readings | Democracy in the developing world, | Preliminary | Haynes, J. | POLITY PRESS 2001 |
| Readings | Understanding Third World politics, | Preliminary | Smith, B.C. | PALGRAVE 2003 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop in-depth understanding of contemporary concerns and debates relating to selected key issues in international development.
- Activities:
- Essay, class discussions andassessment exercise.
02. Critically reflect on the role of different actors and agencies in addressing contemporary issues of global significance.
- Activities:
- Essay, class discussions andassessment exercise.
03. Communicate knowledge about selected current issues in international development.
- Activities:
- Essay, class discussions andassessment exercise.
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City, 2015, Week 19-20, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChris Roche
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 19 - 20
Three 8.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 20 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3,500-word research essay | 75 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one democracy assessment exercise (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |