SP50325: History and theory of international development
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
 Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Social & Policy Sciences |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description: | Aims: * To provide a comprehensive introduction to the historical emergence and evolution of International Development as a project; * To provide an in-depth and critical understanding of the core theoretical frameworks which underpin development thinking and practice in a cross-cultural perspective; * To critically evaluate the different conceptualisations and meanings of international development as they have emerged historically; * To critically examine the policy implications of the theories of international development for people and planet. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will have: * Demonstrated critical understanding of the historical and theoretical underpinnings of international development; * Demonstrated critical understanding of how different conceptualisations and meanings of international development bear on policy and practice; * Demonstrated critical understanding of the dynamics interaction between historical processes and theoretical frameworks in contemporary development contexts. Skills: * Ability to read and discuss critically key texts (Taught/Facilitated). * Ability to integrate theory with discussion of practical cases (T/F/A). * Ability to stimulate discussion within a seminar group (T/F). * Cross-cultural and interpersonal sensitivity (T/F). * Effective oral communication (e.g. seminar presentations) (T/F). * Ability to select, summarise & synthesise written information from multiple sources (T/F/A). * Ability to produce effective written work to agreed specifications and deadlines (T/F/A). * Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models (T/F/A). * Ability to work effectively as part of a group or team (T/F). Content: The unit will cover the main approaches and theories which have underpinned international development since the 1950s. These include: * Modernisation and state planning; * Neo-liberalism and globalisation; * Social development; * Gender; * Participation and community-based development; * Human rights and human development; * Humanitarianism; * Conflict and the securitization of development; * Wellbeing; * Sustainable development; * Post-development and alternatives to development. |
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SP50325 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Social & Policy Sciences
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