History and Politics of the Theories of Development G (8767.4)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Graduate Level | 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) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the history of development theories;
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theoretical approaches to development;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of how key concepts of development discourse have changed over time, and how those concepts relate to their historical, social and political context;
4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the diversity of understandings of development in different contexts; and
5. Demonstrate the skills required to articulate and present critique appropriate for studies at post-graduate 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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
In addition to meeting the specific academic requirements of a particular degree, all UC graduates are expected to acquire a range of generic skills or graduate attributes through their program of study. A full statement of the generic skills and attributes expected of UC graduates can be found at https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=3344. Employers value these skills highly, and it is important for your future career that you be able to identify your generic skills, and point to the learning experiences that produced them.
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
NoneIncompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
NoneYear | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Online | Mrs Senada Meskin |
Required texts
Further suggested readings for each topic are given on the unit website. All suggested readings are accessible through the unit Canvas site.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All work should be submitted online via the unit website . The first page of each essay should be the appropriate cover sheet (available from the unit Canvas site).
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
No formal requirements. Attendance at seminars is highly recommended.
Required IT skills
Minimal: the ability to use Canvas; basic word-processing skills; ability to make effective use of both the internet, and the library's databases and e-journals, for research purposes. (Training is available via the UC Library in the latter skills.)
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
N/A