The University of New South Wales

go to UNSW home page

Undergraduate Handbook

PRINT THIS PAGE
Development Studies: Poor World, Rich World - COMD1002
 Students studying

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
None
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Examines the characteristics and interpretation of the poor world/rich world divide. Traces the relationships between the rich world from 1945 to the present focusing on the international division of labour, militarism, the roles of finance capital, multinationals and the multilateral agencies, and the attempts of some societies to escape the 'poverty trap'. Countries will be examined to see if they can serve as models, as well as development predictions about countries like Brazil, Russia, India and China will be examined. The role of women, minorities and issues such as the environment in development will be considered.

URL for this page:

© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.