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Development, Culture and Conflict (DEVT50001)
Graduate coursework level 5Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
March
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | March |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The end of the Cold War and the announcement of the "New World Order" created a rapidly transforming terrain for the practice of development, humanitarian intervention and aid. Cultural, ethnic and religious conflict is a feature of many of the situations in which development agencies and workers find themselves. Complex emergencies characterized by extensive violence, displacements of people and the need for multi-faceted humanitarian intervention have become increasingly numerous and intractable. This subject examines the new context for development in the light of debates about the "clash of civilizations", the end of history, the failure of secularism, the "coming anarchy" and the rising prominence of fundamentalisms. The relationship between culture and development will also be explored in some depth. Case studies and illustrative material from Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and other regions will be an important component of the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have an understanding of the contemporary cultural, ethnic and religious factors in global conflicts;
- have familiarity with the notion of complex emergencies and their manifestations in Africa, Middle East and South Asia;
- have the ability to make sophisticated analysis of the contemporary terrain of development and to present that in the form of written and verbal accounts.
Generic skills
Students who successfully compltete this class will:
- be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the key concepts;
- gain critical analysis skills;
- gain research skills;
- be able to work independently as well as a member of a team;
- be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A group seminar presentation | During the teaching period | 20% |
An essay
| During the teaching period | 20% |
An essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Violeta Schubert Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 3-hour seminar per week in Weeks 1 - 8 of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 1 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 24 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 May 2020 Assessment period ends 26 June 2020 March contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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 Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Major Development Major Development Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation PD-ARTS 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
- 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