DV442 Half Unit
Key Issues in Development Studies
This information is for the 2023/24 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Rajesh Venugopal CON 6.08
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Health and International Development and MSc in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies. This course is available on the MSc in Anthropology and Development, MSc in Economic Policy for International Development, MSc in Environment and Development and MSc in Urbanisation and Development. This course is not available as an outside option.
Not available to students enrolled on DV400 & DV431.
Course content
This course provides an inter-disciplinary introduction to development studies. We explore key issues such as the SDGs, states and markets, growth and redistribution, colonial legacies, gender, climate change, demography, and conflict in development (key issues may change from year to year).
Teaching
10 x 1.5 hour lectures and 10 x 1.5 hour seminars. in the AT.
Formative coursework
Students will submit one formative essay of 1500 words.
Indicative reading
The following are recommended basic readings for the course:
A Sen, Development as Freedom (Anchor, 1999).
Chang, H.J. (2002), Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective (London: Anthem Press).
Assessment
Online assessment (100%) in the WT.
This is in the form of a 48 hour online assessment
Student performance results
(2019/20 - 2021/22 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 21.6 |
| Merit | 66.4 |
| Pass | 11.2 |
| Fail | 0.7 |
Key facts
Department: International Development
Total students 2022/23: 162
Average class size 2022/23: 15
Controlled access 2022/23: Yes
Lecture capture used 2022/23: Yes (MT)
Value: Half Unit
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
