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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Economics of Developing Countries (Visiting Students) (U02463)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-EDC(VS1) This half-course studies the problems of and prospects for economic development in less developed countries. Topics covered include: the meaning of development; theories of development and structural change; institutions and economic development; urbanisation and rural-urban migration; strategies of rural development; famine, hunger and poverty; trade and development; capital flows and foreign aid; the environment and development. Entry Requirements? This course is only available to part year visiting students. ? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry ? Costs : None Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An understanding of the problems of and prospects for economic development in less developed countries.
Assessment Information
Presentation (15% of final mark). Two 1,500 word essays (85% of final mark)
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Lorna Aitken Course Organiser Prof M Fransman School Website : http://www.man.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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