Conflict, Security and Development (MULT90058)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to provide a grounding in analytical approaches to the political economy of conflict, security and development. To achieve this aim, we draw on the notion of the 'continuum of violence’ to show how differing forms of violence are connected in complex ways throughout the various processes of development. The subject examines the foundational theories of conflict and violence, including gender perspectives, debates about the origins of human violence, and the role of violence in historical change. Against this background, we explore a range of competing theories and claims in development theory to trace ways assumptions have influenced ideas regarding the causes and dynamics of conflict . Further, the subject looks critically at contemporary efforts to address insecurity and conflict through conflict mediation, ‘state building’, and post conflict stabilization/reconstruction. We also examine empirical trends in relation to conflict, and the varied responses, to areas that include insecurity/violent conflict; the difficulties of data collection; and the importance of categorization and boundaries to matters of conflict and development.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- explore a range of ways of understanding the possible linkages between ‘development’ and security/conflict;
- develop a political economy approach to understanding these issues, which encourages an exploration of the connections between contemporary trends and historical processes, and an openness to inter-disciplinary methods and approaches;
- encourage critical questioning of available models of explanation and policy packages, through a critical view of theory and empirical evidence, and to explore alternative approaches and policy responses to the challenges created by conflict and insecurity;
- develop case study knowledge of particular conflicts or manifestations of conflict and insecurity;
- develop the ability to critically engage with analytical and operational tools designed to address violent conflict.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to think critically (for example, about development and its measures);
- obtain information to evaluate propositions (about development)
- write coherent and researched essays;
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Development Studies at the undergraduate level
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
- Book review 1,500 words (30%) due after the conclusion of the teaching period
- Final essay 3,500 words (70%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of classes in order to pass this subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- September
Principal coordinator Jonathan Goodhand Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 32 hours total (approx): This subject is comprised of seminars and workshops delivered as an intensive over 4 days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 7 September 2018 to 9 September 2018 Last self-enrol date 7 September 2018 Census date 21 September 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 October 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 September contact information
TBA
Time commitment details
Total 170 hours
Additional delivery details
Seminars/workshops run from 9am until 5pm
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 point program Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 point program Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point program - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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