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Applied Development - COMD2020
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Equivalent: GLST2102, HIST2061, INST2000, SPAN2429
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Is concerned with the role of different change agents in the practice of social development. Introduces students to a range of principles like those with community-focussed development, human rights and conflict resolution and their relevance for the practice of development. Examines the pivotal role that key stakeholders play in the development process. Introduces the range of problems experienced by the different players in the development process and the influence on development outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Identify the origins of underdevelopment in the Third World
  • Trace the history of the developing nations of Asia and Africa
  • Critique the varied narratives of development in Asia and Africa
  • Identify the economic, political and social issues that affect developing nations
  • Discuss the contemporary events that influence development in Asia and Africa.

Assessment

  • Minor essay (1500 words) - 20%
  • Major essay (3000 words) - 50%
  • Exam (take-home) - 15%
  • Participation -15%

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