Department of Economics & International Development, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EC50179 Wellbeing & human development: extended essay |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Students must produce a 300 word proposal identifying the topic area to be addressed for approval by the Director of Studies in advance of being permitted to take this unit. Aims: To allow students the opportunity to develop a more in depth understanding of a key issue of their own choice in the field of wellbeing and human development. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will have: * identified a specialist issue in the field of wellbeing and human development of their own choosing and developed their skills in locating and reviewing relevant literature; * demonstrated a systematic understanding of, and ability to critically evaluate, theories and/or policies relevant to the issue; * applied this understanding to the issue demonstrating originality in the application of knowledge. Skills: Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) (Taught/Facilitated) Ability to select, analyse and present numerical data (T/F/Assessed) Ability to select, summarise and synthesis written information from multiple sources (T/F/A) Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models (T/F/A) Ability to synthesise multidisciplinary perspectives on the same problem (T/F/A) Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (T/F/A) Ability to work independently, without close supervision of guidance (T/F/A) Content: This unit is intended primarily for those with strong research career interests, or a clear vocational specialism who can thereby justify focusing on a particular issue, and who have demonstrated a capacity for self-guided work. The extended essay should be on a topic that is quite distinct from other unit course work and in particular from their intended dissertation topic or regional specialisation essay. This unit may be linked to a placement or internship within a particular development organisation. |