Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Development in Africa
School	History and Cultures
Department	African Studies & Anthropology
Module Code	09 37920
Module Lead	Daniel Mulugeta
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module provides students with a range of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the interdisciplinary study of African development and explores some of the main debates and issues in the study of livelihood systems on the continent. Drawing on examples and case studies across a range of African countries, it looks at roles and relationships in development interventions, gaps between policy and practice and the structure and dynamics of livelihood systems. The topics covered include some of the major challenges to African development, such as poverty, gender inequality, migration, governance and environmental sustainability. Throughout, particular attention is paid to key strategies, policies and practices employed to improve people’s livelihoods. Students will consider relationships between the state in Africa, development policies and livelihood strategies. The module also focuses on global policy actors (such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, NGOs etc. ) and how their policies (such as development and humanitarian assistance, poverty reduction strategy papers) affect livelihood possibilities and development practices on the continent.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify pressing development and livelihood challenges in Africa. Explain debates on development polices and discuss their implications for development practice. Evaluate the nature and consequences of, and responses to, state and non-state development interventions which aim to promote livelihood diversification and/or sustainability. Demonstrate awareness of some of the ways in which international agents impact on African development trajectories
Assessment	37920-01 : 1500 word written assignment - Essay 1 : Coursework (40%) 37920-02 : 2000 word written assignment - Essay 2 : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1500 word written assignment (40%)
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