Course - North/ South Relations - GEOG2002
GEOG2002 - North/ South Relations
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The emphasis is placed on the themes social change in the Global South, development theory, North/South relations, systems- and ideologies of aid. The course explores the questions what development is; how is development understood in different theoretical approaches; global distribution of social goods; what is the meaning of globalisation in development; motives for and impact of development cooperation. All students must write two individual assignments during the course. Both assignments must be approved before writing the exam.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, students should have the ability to show critical knowledge of:
- Global inequalities and consequences for such inequalities for the Global South.
- How development may be defined and analysed in different theoretical position.
- How development thinking has developed over time.
- Different practices, motivations and dilemmas in development collaboration.
The relationship between local and global processes in a development context.
Learning methods and activities
16 hours lectures. Prepare group presentation. Supervision of assignment. Please note that the course may be canselled due to the teaching capacity at the Department of Geography or if less that 5 students register for the course. Check www.ntnu.edu/geography/studentinformation for updated information. The webpage will be updated 10th January in the spring semester and 10th August in the autumn semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Two Approved assignments
Recommended previous knowledge
GEOG1002 / GEOG1007 Population, Resources and Environment.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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GEOG1508 | 7.5 | ||
SVGEO201 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2015
Language of instruction: English
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- Africa Studies
- Geography
- Social Sciences
- Social Anthropology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2015-12-15 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-06-03 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"