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Gender & Extractive Economies (DEVT90057)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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July
Overview
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Development is frequently equated with peace, yet throughout our contemporary world development coexists in contentious political climate. In this course, students will examine the interrelationship between extractive economic regimes, development, and gender. The subject will have a special focus on different forms land relations and how they have altered gender relations and for communities on the ground. The central aim of this course is to provide students with analytical tools to critically engage with the interconnections between gender politics and extractive economic activities occurring throughout the contemporary world.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- engage with key questions and debates in extractive resource economies;
- understand the interconnections between extractive economies and emerging themes of ‘development and progress’;
- have insight into the interrelationship between extractive economies and changing land relations;
- understand the importance of gender relations in extractive economic regimes;
- understand the contemporary political economy of extractive economies and examine who suffers/benefits, and the different debates; and
- gain a dynamics academic grasp of extractive economies and develop critical perspectives on the role these economies play in development more broadly.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to construct coherent and convincing argument about extractive economy through a gender framework;
- learn to develop written and verbal communication skills keeping the relationships between extractive economy, development, and gender;
- be able to critically appraise the theoretical debates on extractive economy and gender in the global north and south as well;
- develop the ability to analyze development projects, particularly in areas related to extractive economy, development, and gender;
- acquire skills and ability to shift perspective between academic and policy perspectives; and
- apply research to treat the knowledge, language and workings between the policy and development world and the academic world, on their own merit, while identifying tensions and connections between them.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge in social theory, political economy, gender studies, development studies.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2,000-word written assignment focussed on a case study on extractive resource regime (40%), due in Week 6 of the teaching period.
- A 3,000-word argumentative essay (60%), due in the examination period.
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Dolly Kikon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: A 3-hour seminar in Weeks 2 - 9 of Semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 15 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2017 Census date 18 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught intensively, beginning in July.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 point program Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point program Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 point program Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies - Links to additional information
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022