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Introduction to Development Studies - COMD1001
Comparative Development

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces and analyses the emergence in the pre and post-industrial world of notions of progress and development and relates them to the emergence of a modern world divided by poverty, conflict, and social inequalities. Examines and reveals the different dimensions of the development problem in different countries and introduces students to some of the practical solutions to them. Examines the emergence and characteristics of contemporary debates around issues of development.


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should:
  • Have an understanding of the origins of the difference in growth rates, development status and levels of welfare between communities, countries and regions
  • Have an understanding of the contested nature of the concept of development itself
  • Appreciate some of the different ways humans have organised production, distribution and exchange in different societies and its consequences
  • Be able to evaluate different theories of development critically
  • Understand the relationship of belief systems and cultures to economic, political and social organisation
  • Be able to assess a range of practical measures taken to address development needs
  • Understand the international debate about the appropriate priorities and strategies to achieve development.

Assessment

  • Essay 1 (1500 words) - 30%
  • Essay 2 (2500 words) - 50%
  • Tutorial participation - 20%

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