Introductory description

This module is about what international development means, how it comes about, and what kinds of life it makes possible.

It will unpack the different ways in which 'development' has been theorised. In doing this, it provides a chronological overview of key intellectual interventions and how they responded to - and informed - 'real world' changes.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

TBC

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Familiar with both the main theoretical arguments and key substantive issues central to the politics of development
• Gained knowledge of different trajectories of social, economic and political development in particular developing countries
• Able to assess the various models of development and state, explain and defend your preferred model
• Able to conduct high-quality research on issues of development, utilizing print, database and web resources, as well as key statistical indicators of development
• Able to present your theoretical and empirical work in a coherent manner – both verbally in seminars, and through your written work

Indicative reading list

TBC

View reading list on Talis Aspire

Subject specific skills

Knowledge of international development theory, actors and policy

Transferable skills

The module provides students with opportunities to acquire or develop the following key skills:

• Independent and critical thinking
• Cogent writing and considered dialogue
• Intercultural awareness