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On completion of this module, students should- Be able to critically assess the concept of development from an economic and social perspective - Understand the key paradigms and schools of thought on development and how they differ from one another - Be able to apply insights from the disciplines of sociology and economics to the key issues impacting on the economy and society of contemporary developing economies -Understand the role of developed countries' policies and institutions on the economy and society of the developing world
Indicative Module Content:Meaning and Measurement of Economic and Social Development
Theoretical Perspectives on Economics and Sociology of Development
Key Policy Issues in the Developing World - An Economic Perspective, A Sociological Perspective
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 89 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
For the essay and final assignment, individual feedback will be given to students within 20 days of assignment. For the group component, feedback will be given to the group immediately post assessment and peer review will also be used.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Monica Gorman | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |