Undergraduate Course: Social Development (SCAN10044)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Social Anthropology |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.san.ed.ac.uk/honours/optcours.htm |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The study of development is central to all social sciences and has been since they first emerged from their philosophical and political roots. Development policies and strategies are important dimensions of all societies, and their intended and unintended outcomes are therefore part of the context in which all social scientists work. Many graduates from this School at some time in their lives work for planned social change and poverty reduction, either as consultants or implementers. This course therefore has the twin objectives of studying development processes and preparing students for making direct or indirect contributions to development strategies with a particular emphasis on the reduction of poverty in poorer countries. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | none |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Anthropology courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to acquire the following understanding and capabilities:
- a broad understanding of how the modern concepts of development and poverty evolved, of their relevance to social science, and of the relevance of social science to anti-poverty strategies.
- appreciation of the skills needed to make good use of social analytical approaches and knowledge in interventions for social development.
- appreciation of the range and quality of work by professional anthropologists and sociologists working outside academia, in addition to the contributions of academics to understanding development.
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Assessment Information
One essay of 3,000 to 3,500 words (80%), one course assignment (20%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Nayanika Mathur
Tel: (0131 6)51 7112
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Course secretary | Miss Katie Teague
Tel: (0131 6)50 4001
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