Development Studies - COMDE14815
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Social Sciences
Contact: School of Social Sciences
Program: 4815 - Art Theory/Soc Rsch & Policy
Award(s):
Bachelor of Social Research and Policy (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
In a major in Development Studies, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the world of ‘development’, including foreign aid, humanitarian assistance, state welfare and local initiatives. You will learn the causes and consequences of uneven development, and be part of the debate as to what type of development, if any, is required to improve people’s lives. Upon graduation, you will have a deep critical understanding of development issues at a level of competency sufficient for a career in development, either as a development practitioner, policy maker, researcher or educator.
In a major in Development Studies, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the world of ‘development’, including foreign aid, humanitarian assistance, state welfare and local initiatives. You will learn the causes and consequences of uneven development, and be part of the debate as to what type of development, if any, is required to improve people’s lives. Upon graduation, you will have a deep critical understanding of development issues at a level of competency sufficient for a career in development, either as a development practitioner, policy maker, researcher or educator.
Learning Outcomes for Development Studies
Upon successful completion of a Development Studies stream, you will be able to:
- Articulate a grounded understanding of development concepts, theory and issues sufficient for working in development research or practise;
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of theoretical and practical skills for critical analysis of development-related problems;
- Show a critical understanding of the key debates in development studies and ability to articulate your own perspectives;
- Show an understanding of key development actors, the different roles they play, obstacles to effective co-operation and how to best overcome them; and
- Offer an international outlook that recognises the interconnected nature of current events and politics in different parts of the world.
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major stream in Development Studies you must complete 60 units of credit including 12 UOC of core courses at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2 including 12 UOC of Level 2 core courses and 24 UOC at Level 3 including the 6 UOC Level 3 core course.
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
And EITHER the following 12 UOC:
- ARTS2240 Environment and Development (6 UOC)
- ARTSxxxx Ethnographies of Development (6 UOC)
or 6 UOC from the above AND 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2210 Modern India (6 UOC)
- ARTS2212 Southeast Asia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2242 The Politics of Climate Change (6 UOC)
- ARTS2455 Gender in Contemporary China (6 UOC)
- ARTS2750 Modern Latin America (6 UOC)
- ARTS2811 International Law (6 UOC)
- ARTS2812 Politics of Intl Organisation (6 UOC)
- ARTS2840 Politics of Human Rights (6 UOC)
- ARTS2870 Global Citizens (6 UOC)
- ARTS2871 Power and Powerlessness (6 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core course:
And EITHER the following 18 UOC:
or 12 UOC from the above AND 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3212 Powerful India (6 UOC)
- ARTS3241 Environmental Justice (6 UOC)
- ARTS3783 Great and Emerging Powers (6 UOC)
- ARTS3812 Theorising IPE (6 UOC)
- ARTS3874 Culture and Human Rights (6 UOC)
- ARTS3875 Researching Culture & Society (6 UOC)
