pol5isd issues in internat studies
ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT
POL5ISD
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we will explore theoretical and practical issues related to the politics and governance dynamics of international development. Development is by its nature a process of social change, one which requires an understanding of the inner-politics of change: that is, how actors (individuals and groups) in society interact in different contexts to address social issues, and how social movements operate to bring about progressive and transformational change at the domestic, regional and international levels. There will be two thematic arcs for this course. The first theme is the governance dynamics of social change and the interactions between different actors in the production of social policy. In doing this we will draw on cases examples from the Australian and international contexts. The second theme is the politics of development: We will examining current thinking around the politics of power and of aid and development more generally, and discuss some of the attempts and difficulties faced by development agencies in attempting to address global social issues such as the arms trade treaty, debt and climate change.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
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, 2016, Week 19-20, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
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 |