Introduction to International Development (8669.3)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
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Discipline Of Communication And Media | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
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.
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.
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
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 effectively1. 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
Prerequisites
NoneIncompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
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Required texts
Recommended textbook: Haslam, P., Schafer, J. & Beaudet, P. (2017) Introduction to International Development: Approaches, Actors and Issues. 3rd edition. New York: Oxford University Press.
Recommended Journals:
Community Development Journal
Development and Change
Development in Practice
Development Policy Review
Food Policy
Journal of Agricultural Economics,
Journal of Development Studies
Journal of International Development
Journal of Political Economy
Third World Quarterly
World Development
Participation requirements
Attendance at tutorials is highly recommended.
Required IT skills
Students are expected to:
- be competent in using Canvas
- have a basic level of word processing competency and be able to present their essays and reports in electronic and paper formats
- be proficient at using the internet and using library electronic databases for basic research purposes
Work placement, internships or practicums
None