Social Development (U02077)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-U02077

The study of development is central to all social sciences and has been since they first emerged from their philosophical and political roots. Development policies and strategies are important dimensions of all societies, and their intended and unintended outcomes are therefore part of the context in which all social scientists work. Many graduates from this School at some time in their lives work for planned social change and poverty reduction, either as consultants or implementers. This course therefore has the twin objectives of studying development processes and preparing students for making direct or indirect contributions to development strategies with a particular emphasis on the reduction of poverty in poorer countries.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Social Anthropology, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 50 minutes per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Room G10, Adam Ferguson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to acquire the following understanding and capabilities:
- a broad understanding of how the modern concepts of development and poverty evolved, of their relevance to social science, and of the relevance of social science to anti-poverty strategies.
- appreciation of the skills needed to make good use of social analytical approaches and knowledge in interventions for social development.
- appreciation of the range and quality of work by professional anthropologists and sociologists working outside academia, in addition to the contributions of academics to understanding development.