CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT

DST5DAC

2020

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 but it is relevant to other students in the social sciences, health sciences and business.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tom McNamara

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: DST5CAD OR DST4CAD

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply critical insight into development theories and approaches to selected development issues and themes.

02. Communicate knowledge about development theories and approaches

03. Critically reflect on approaches to development, based on texts.

04. Describe the central transitions and tensions in the practice of international development.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tom McNamara

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Exercises and Presentations (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective Assignment (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Research Paper (3000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4