ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Perspectives on International Dev (L2144)
ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Perspectives on International Development
Module L2144
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The module will provide a foundation to the study of international development, providing an explanation of key concepts in development studies by drawing on the first hand research experiences of International Development faculty. Each week, a concept will be explored and illustrated through examples from the research experience of ßÏßÏÊÓƵ lecturers discussing 'real places', and 'real issues'. Students will be introduced to the diversity of approaches to defining and understanding development through interrogation of concepts such as 'globalisation', 'war', 'aid', 'states', 'markets', 'community' and 'civil society'.
Module learning outcomes
Develop lines of argument and appraisal based on critical reading and thinking and apply these in the writing of essays
Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in international development
Demonstrate the ability to interpret data sources in international development
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 100.00% |
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:15 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Mr Simon Overton
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Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
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Dr Elizabeth Mills
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Prof Grace Carswell
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