Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, students should be able to understand and critically engage with debates about global affairs and their implications for the development (or lack of it) of different parts of the world.
Foundations in Global Development (POL10120)
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is designed to introduce students to key themes in the foundations of global politics and development. The first section of the module explores theories (and histories) of development (and underdevelopment), including market-based approaches (free markets, free trade, etc.); approaches that emphasize the role of the state; Marxist and dependency schools; as well as feminist, environmental and post-development theories. The second section of the module explores more empirical aspects of development (and underdevelopment).
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 98 |
| Lectures | 22 |
| Total | 120 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture-based, but with scope for Q&A in class with module coordinators; assessments provide scope also for critical reflection and application of lecture and reading based learning.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay: Take home exam | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
No |
| Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ towards the end of the trimester | End of trimester MCQ | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
Carry forward of passed components
No| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback on take home exam will be provided for each student.