dst5cad contemp approaches to dev
CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT
DST5CAD
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject we critically interrogate the idea of development from a number of perspectives including: growth-centred development, human development, post-development, gender and development, indigenous development, participatory development and alternative development. The focus is on contemporary manifestations of these different approaches, and we place them in historical perspective.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCelia McMichael
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Master of International Development and 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 DST4CAD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical insight into development theories and approaches to selected development issues and themes.
- Activities:
- Essay, presentation and reflective essay.
02. Communicate knowledge about development theories and approaches
- Activities:
- Essay, presentation and reflective essay.
03. Critically reflect on approaches to development, based on texts.
- Activities:
- Essay, presentation and reflective essay.
04. Demonstrate understanding of key development theories.
- Activities:
- Essay, presentation and reflective essay.
05. Engage in student-led discussion and learning.
- Activities:
- Seminars and online forums
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCelia McMichael
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2000-word class presentation paper | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 01, 05 | |
| one 2000-word reflective assignment | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 01 | |
| one 4000-word research paper | 50 | 03, 04, 02, 01 |