Course overview
This capstone course for International Development students (Bachelor/Major) enables students to address an issue relating to international development practice in depth. The course offers a twin track and enables students to choose between developing an in-depth development project design or a major research essay tackling an issue related to development practice as their main assessed output. Over the course of the semester students will engage in independent learning/working, intensive seminar-based formative work, deliver a number of short presentations that focus on key elements of their project designs or research essay, as well as receiving individual supervision on the projects.
Course learning outcomes
- To build an in-depth knowledge of international development practice
- To build practical experience of applying core development tools and methods to real-world problems;
- To develop knowledge of project cycle management processes
- To develop and apply critical thinking skills to development problems
- To develop skills in communication, collaborative enquiry and problem solving
- To foster an awareness of ethical, social, and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 21866
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 30
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