Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to International Development
School	Government
Department	International Development
Module Code	07 34559
Module Lead	Tom Hewitt
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	What is development? How can it be measured? Who does what in the name of development, why, and with what effects? This module introduces students to some of the key ideas that have informed international development thinking and practice in recent decades. Using a wide range of real-world examples, we will critically examine some commonly held assumptions and myths, and consider the variety of ways that individuals and societies have pursued development. Students will explore the history and geography of development, and examine the influence of factors such as global markets, domestic politics, and international aid on patterns of development. Through weekly lectures and participatory seminars, students will build a firm understanding of key concepts and theories, and will use them to analyse the barriers to, and opportunities for, inclusive global development.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe how and why ideas about development – what it is, how it can be measured, its causes and its constraints – have changed over time Identify key actors in development, and critically discuss their roles and inter-relationships. Understand a range of theories that can be applied in international development, and critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Analyse the constraints on and opportunities for development in a range of country contexts.
Assessment	34559-01 : 1000 Word Assessment : Coursework (25%) 34559-02 : 3000 Word Assessment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments:1 x 1,000 word written assignment (25%) – mid-term assessment and 1 x 3,000 word learning log/diary (75%) – final assessment Reassessment: Resubmission of 3,000 word learning log/diary
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