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Development in the 21st Century (DEVT20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the evolution of multiple paradigms of development, considers the strategies used to pursue development in practice, and identifies the key trends and issues of development in the 21 st century. We examine the theories promulgated about the developing world - of modernization and ‘catch-up’, of structuralism and dependency, of human development, ‘alternative’ and ‘post-development’. Students will be encouraged to understand the diverse trajectories of development by close analysis of specific case studies. We explore the phenomenal developmental success of countries in East and South-East Asia and the BRICs and draw lessons for other developing countries. We also review key issues of relevance to the developing world such as poverty and inequality, health, globalization, industrialization, religion and conflict.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate familiarity with key terms and concepts used in the theories and approaches to development;
- Analyse the developmental pathways undertaken by diverse countries in Latin America, Asia and Africa;
- Critically understand contemporary issues and trends in the developing world.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed DEVT20001 Anthropology of Policy in Development are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
Recommended background knowledge
knowlege gained in one of the following is recommended by not esential:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DEVT10001 | The Developing World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG10001 | Famine: The Geography of Scarcity | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANTH10001 | Anthropology: Studying Human Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A tutorial presentation, equivalent of 500 words (15%) due during the semester
- A 1,500 word online assignment (35%) due during the semester.
- A 2,000 word essay (50%) due in the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nadeem Malik Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1.5 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course U21 Certificate in Global Issues Course U21 Diploma in Global Issues Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Anthropology Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Sociology Minor Development Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Anthropology Major Anthropology Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Development Studies Breadth Track Development Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024