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Research in Development (DEVT90048)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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The subject is concerned with the practice of research in development. In particular, it is designed to embed and operationalize the research skills developed in DEVT90041 Research Methods for Development. Students will learn the place research plays in international development along with acquiring the skills of generating research questions, structuring research papers and identifying appropriate and feasible approaches to data collection through: (a) critical deconstruction of case-study development research projects, and (b) formulation of development research projects.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

  • be capable of managing research projects in the field, in a manner that is sensitive to local circumstances and needs;
  • acquire skills in cross-cultural analysis;
  • understand the role research plays in development;
  • critically appraise and develop research in development;
  • formulate development research projects;
  • apply research skills to development research projects.

Last updated: 3 November 2022