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Module Title
LM Urban Poverty + Policy
School
Government
Department
International Development
Module Code
07 30296
Module Lead
Philip Amis
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
The course aims to introduce the central issues and policies in relation to processes of urbanization and urban development in the south. In particular it aims to: 1. Address the nature of urban growth and development in the south 2. Outline the dimensions of urban poverty 3. Analyse the range of policy options available to confront urban poverty 4. Critically assess the above range of options and the role of international agencies and national governments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Identify and critically analyse the main socio-economic changes that cause urban growth in the development world
Develop a good understanding of the impact of urban growth and change upon the societies of developing world and awareness of the condition of urban poverty and the range of possible policy options,
Develop a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different policy options to address urban poverty, a critical understanding of the role of policy in urban poverty reduction and an ability to judge between different policies in different context
One 2000 word essay, worth 40% (covering the first four sessions of the module) and one 3000 word essay, worth 60% (covering the remaining six sessions of the module).
