Course - Discourses of Development and Globalization - GEOG3053
GEOG3053 - Discourses of Development and Globalization
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
GEOG3053 Discourses of Development and Globalization is an introductory theory course, dealing with fundamental issues of development and globalization and how development and globalization are related. Different theories and key concepts will be introduced and examined with respect to development challenges of our times, such as poverty alleviation and growth, migration and mobility, livelihoods, marginalization, rights, civil society and participation. The course draws on a wide range of practical and empirical knowledge, as the lecturers represent different areas of specialization within the social sciences.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students shall gain knowledge on how development and globalization is understood in different schools of academic thought. The specific objective is to gain insights into how globalization is linked to development challenges in the global south.
Skills: The course provides insights into different analytical approaches to understand development and globalization.
General competence: The course provides basic competence for the candidates research work as well as preparing them for work in international organisations and aid agencies.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, 20 hours and assignment.
It is expected that compulsories and examinations must be completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignment
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 | To |
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GEOG3050 | 7.5 | ||
GEOG3504 | 7.5 | ||
SVGEO350 | 7.5 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Geography
- Globalization
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-12-09 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2018-06-07 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"