Introduction to International Development (8669.3)

This unit will introduce students to theories and approaches to international development. It will examine the evolution of related theories and approaches in a historical context, examining global issues like Gender, poverty, globalization and its impact on various communities. It will explore the role played by states, development agencies, donors and corporations in managing and exacerbating development issues. The unit will give an overview of development issues faced by the communities in developing and developed world, discussing governance & corruption; human mobility and conflicts. It will examine the cultural and environmental concerns especially in addressing the needs to indigenous communities.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a familiarity with the history of development; post-war reconstruction in Europe, development theories and post-development; demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and debates relating to international development; of the dynamics of international development sector; of poverty, disparity in resource distribution and its impact on developing world; of human mobility, conflict and post-conflict development concerns; of environment issues in development; and
2. Identify stakeholders, state and non-state actors and the role played by donors, corporations and civil society organization in development; an understanding of development issues in indigenous communities and cultural concerns; anduse electronic resources for research and critical skills to present argument at undergraduate level.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None