dst5ctd making development matter
MAKING DEVELOPMENT MATTER
DST5CTD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides foundational knowledge and skills concerning the history and various perspectives on sustainable international development. Weekly topics will provide an opportunity for students to critically debate contemporary development perspectives on global issues such as poverty, sustainability, justice, social change and community, as well as question the relevance of concepts such as 'overseas' development assistance. The subject enables students to understand and critically evaluate the dynamics of change in the development sector, and generate new ideas about how development matters to people around the world.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Master of International Development or nested degrees
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsDST2CTD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Exercises (1,500 word equivalent) This requires students to complete a range of online activities through the LMS. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Research Essay (3,000 words) This requires students to research and write an essay in response to a key question of sustainable international development. | N/A | N/A | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |