dst2ctd theories of development
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.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWendy 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 | % |
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Online exercise (1,000-word equivalent) | 30 | |
Research essay (2,000-words) | 50 | |
Small group presentation (1,000-word equivalent) | 20 |