Course - Discourses of Global Development - GEOG3053
Discourses of Global Development
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About the course
Course content
The course explores how ideas of development and sustainability have been mobilised in different discourses driving societal change. It introduces multiple theories and concepts of development that have emerged over time and links them to contemporary issues like poverty, inequality, and sustainability. It also discusses the roles of different actors across levels in shaping development discourses and societal change. The course leverages a diverse array of practical and empirical insights, drawing on the expertise of lecturers from multiple fields of study.
Learning outcome
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
- are able to identify different discourses of development from diverse fields of academic thought. They know the theoretical underpinnings of these discourses and have a deep understanding of their links to issues like poverty, inequality, and sustainability.
- are able to examine how power structures and historical inequalities have shaped global development and globalisation discourses, with attention to the dominance of certain perspectives over others and the impact of these biases on contemporary development challenges.
Skills:
- have acquired the ability to articulate key theories and to conduct analysis of ongoing development challenges. They will also be able to communicate these analyses in writing and dialogue.
General competence:
- The course provides basic competence for candidates to work in research fields, international organisations, companies, diplomacy, and aid agencies.
Learning methods and activities
Up to 20 hours lectures and assignment. Compulsory assignments and examinations must be completed in English. Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis in consultation with the lecturer responsible for the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignment
Further on evaluation
The compulsory assignments must be completed and approved in order to be eligible to take the exam. The examination is a 4 hour written exam (worth 100% of the final grade). Same form of examination is given when re-sitting for the exam or improving the grade. Written exam for the course is offered both in the autumn and spring semester.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor in social science. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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GEOG3050 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2007 |
GEOG3504 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2007 |
SVGEO350 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2007 |
Subject areas
- Geography
- Globalisation
- Social Sciences