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Development Studies Special Topics A (DEVT90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject involves the study of selected key issues in the field of development studies. It is intended that the subject will assist students in broadening their understanding of development processes and update their knowledge of current debates amongst development theorists and practitioners. This will be achieved by students taking advantage of subjects and/or lectures offered, or through intensive one-off courses offered by visitors with specialist expertise.
August 2019: Refugees and Forced Displacement in Global Perspective
Dr Louise Olliff, Senior Advisor, Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA),
In the context of unprecedented forced displacement globally, issues relating to the movement of people across borders due to persecution, conflict and generalised violence cross-cut and intersect with many key themes and debates in Development Studies. Evidence suggests that the root causes of forced displacement are closely linked to issues of poverty, inequality, colonial legacies and the failings of both states and global governance systems. What happens when a person crosses an international border and seeks ‘refugee protection’ provides fertile ground to explore questions of social responsibility – of the role of states, multilateral institutions, NGOs, civil society and local communities – and of the nexus between humanitarian, peacebuilding and development actors. This subject will explore the history and emergence of the international refugee regime as a global governance structure, how responses to forced displacement have evolved since the Post-WWII period, and some of the current challenges and debates in refugee studies.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- gain advanced analytical skills related to development issues;
- become familiar with current debates in the field of development;
- expand their knowledge of development theories;
- be able to pursue research in a specialised area of study.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- be able to write clear and coherent reports;
- think critically about conceptual issues;
- demonstrate relevance of the topic to broader development debates.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students enrolling in this subject must have a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
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
- 1 x 2,000 word essay (40%), due before the end of semester.
- 1 x 3,000 word essay (60%), due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Louise Olliff Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours total: This subject will be delivered intensively with 4 hour seminars, over 6 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 August 2019 to 22 August 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 30 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 October 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 August contact information
Time commitment details
Total 170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The subject coordinator will provide a list of any required readings.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Development Major Development - 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022