THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT
DST2CTD
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to contemporary approaches to and perspectives on international development. Weekly topics will provide an opportunity for students to become familiar with gender-aware, rights-based and participatory approaches to development. Drawing on contemporary global issues, students will critically debate the definition and nature of poverty, sustainability, justice, social change and community, as well as question the relevance of concepts such as 'overseas' development assistance.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Wendy Mee
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of International Development (ABID) and associated double degrees (HZHSID and SZAGID), and completion of ANT1CAG and DST1DEV (or HIS1DEV).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Wendy Mee
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Online exercise (1,000-word equivalent) | 30 | |
| Research essay (2,000-words) | 50 | |
| Small group presentation (1,000-word equivalent) | 20 |