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Module Title
LM International Development
School
Government
Department
International Development
Module Code
07 30282
Module Lead
Sameen Ali and Rachel Gisselquist
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module gives you a broad introduction to different approaches to development. You will critically examine development theories and how they have been, and are, applied in the areas of economic, social and political development. You will also have the opportunity to apply these critical approaches to two case studies of contemporary development concern. The module is designed to give you a solid introduction to the key aspects of the topic that will serve as the analytical basis for much of the rest of your masters studies. A number of the issues are dealt with in more detail in other modules. In addition, you may want to pursue some of the themes in your dissertation. The module is divided into three parts. After an introductory lecture, Part 1 explores theories of development in historical context from (roughly) 1945 up to the present. Part 2 examines theory through the lenses of economic, social and political development. Part 3 is an opportunity to apply this development thinking to the real world through the study of contemporary case studies. Throughout, the emphasis is on your developing a critical understanding of the evolution of development theories over the last half-century and its implications for present day thinking about development.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Apply analytical and theoretical thinking to contemporary development situations.
Develop an in depth understanding of the different ways in which development is measured, and the role of states and international institutions in development processes
Analyse and critique competing development theories and economic, social and political approaches to development, and their strengths and weaknesses.
