Course overview
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of international development. It introduces students to key concepts and debates in international development, the history of development policies and practices, and the range of multilateral, bilateral and non-governmental organizations that are currently engaged in the field of development. Through case-studies, the course looks at major development issues, such as international inequalities, security, and environmental degradation. Particular attention is paid to the current international development framework of Sustainable Development Goals and the primary goal of eradicating global poverty. In all of these ways, the course encourages students to think critically about what development is, about how and by whom it is carried out and, most importantly of all, about what it can achieve.
Course learning outcomes
- Develop knowledge of, and developed insights into, key issues and concerns of development policy, practice and theory
- Demonstrate ability to understand the history and application of key theoretical approaches to international development
- Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate central themes, propositions and concepts in development studies
- Develop the skills to work collaboratively in teams as well as individually in a learning and research environment
- Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to continuous learning and social scientific research
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