Development Theories (DEVT90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject forms an introduction to the main theories of development and considers key issues in development such as globalisation, development aid, and development in the new post-Cold War context. This subject seeks to foster skills in critical thinking, communication and group work. Students should become adept at synthesising complex theories and ideas and be able to engage in and critically assess a range of contemporary debates in development.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand and appreciate the main theories of development;
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the strengths, weaknesses, and embedded assumptions of these theories;
- Understand key issues in development studies and development policy;
- Have an awareness of alternative theoretical perspectives and various possibilities for theoretical analysis;
- Communicate knowledge effectively.
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;
- work in teams (to identify answers to practical problems).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the 097AB Master of Development Studies
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVT90009 | Development Theories | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Students who enrol in this subject must be enrolled in a Masters by coursework degree.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An essay
| Mid semester | 40% |
A major
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Nadeem Malik Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Energy Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Development Studies Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Development Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Development Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Energy 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.
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024