Postgraduate Course: Politics and Theories of International Development (PGSP11240)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course presents the main social scientific theories which have underpinned international development since the 1950s. It follows the historical evolution of dominant and alternative theories which seek to explain economic, social and political transformation in developing countries over the last sixty years, critically analysing the premises upon which these theories are built. These theories emerged within complex international political contexts and we go on to explore how international, governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions engage with development theories as they seek to shape development debates and to translate theory into workable strategies and frameworks. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 80 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 10,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will gain familiarity with the major cultural, economic and political theories of development and underdevelopment. The course will enable students to analyse the theory and practice of development in an objective and critical manner. It will promote an understanding of the diversity and complexity of interactions amongst political, economic and social actors involved in development. |
Assessment Information
The course is assessed by one long essay (90%) and by seminar/tutorial participation (10%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Week 1: Introduction: The Problem of Development
Week 2: Catch-up Theories and Modernisation
Week 3: Underdevelopment Theories
Week 4: Neoliberalism
Week 5: Developmental States
Week 6: Sustainable Development
Week 7: Poverty
Week 8: Feminist and Postcolonial Alternatives
Week 9: Rights-Based Approaches
Week 10: What Next for Development? |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Recommended Texts (most available on reserve/short loan from the HUB, Books marked 'E' also available as an e-book)
Chambers, R. (2005) Ideas for Development. London: Earthscan.
Crush, J. (ed.) (1995) Power of Development [HD82 Pow] E
Hettne, B. (1995) Development theory and the three worlds : towards an international political economy of development, 2nd edition [HD75 Het]
McMichael, P. (2008) Development and Social Change 2nd edition [HC79.E44 Macm] 5th edition available
Nederveen Pieterse J. (2001) Development Theory.
Deconstructions/Reconstructions [HD75 Ned] E There is a 2nd edition available
Payne, A. and N. Philips (2010) Development [HD75 Pay]
Peet, R. and E. Hartwick (2009) Theories of Development. Contentions, Arguments, Alternatives [HD75 Pee]
Rapley, J. (1996) Understanding Development, [HC59.7 Rap] There is a 3rd edition available
Rist, G. (1997, 2002, 2008) The History of Development: from Western Origins to Global Faith [HD78 Ris] E
Useful ¿Readers¿ on Development (short overviews of core topics, authors, thinkers)
Clark, D.A. (ed.) (2006) The Elgar Companion to Development Studies [HD 75 Elg]
Corbridge, S. (ed.) (1995) Development Studies. A Reader [HD 75 Dev]
Desai, V. and R.B. Potter (ed.) (2002) The Companion to Development Studies [HD 82 Com]
Simon, D. (2005) Fifty Key Thinkers on Development [HD87.55 Fif] E
Key Journals (all available electronically)
Development and Change
Development Policy Review
Journal of Development Studies
Journal of International Development
Oxford Development Studies
Review of African Political Economy
Studies in Comparative International Development
Third World Quarterly
World Development
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Two-hour weekly seminar. The first hour will involve a whole class lecture. During the second hour we will divide into small groups to work on specific activities, including discussing issues from the key readings and the lecture. Seminars will be facilitated by lecturers and tutors. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jose Munoz Martin
Tel: (0131 6)51 5678
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Jessica Barton
Tel: (0131 6)51 1659
Email: |
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