dst5dac contemp approaches to dev
CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT
DST5DAC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we analyse the evolution of development theory. Central themes include growth-centred development, human development, post-development, gender and development, indigenous development, participatory development and alternative development. The development of each theory is placed in a historical perspective with the focus then moving to evaluating its contemporary influence on development theory and development practice. The subject has been designed for students doing the Master of International Development and the Master of International Development/Master of Public Health but it is relevant to other students in the social sciences, health sciences and business.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DST4CAD, DST5CAD
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, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.5 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Class Exercises and Presentations (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 01, 05 | |
Reflective Assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 01 | |
Research Paper (3000 word equivalent) | 50 | 03, 04, 02, 01 |