Postgraduate Course: Society and Development (PGGE11050)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/masters/ed_info/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course aims to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding the relationships between development and society. It is intended to give a general, working knowledge of where 'development' has been, where it is going, and why it has encountered so many problems along the way. The overwhelming objective of this curse is to help students reconsider the links between theories of development and practices 'in the field'. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this module revolve around the acquisition of necessary academic skills, and the acquisition and development of particular kinds of specialised knowledge. Students completing this course will:
- acquire advanced skills for developing a reasoned arguments by evaluating, interpreting and providing a critique of complex evidence;
- understand the relationship between theory and practice, both in a 'development' context and in the formulation and conduct of academic research;
- begin to develop an appropriate academic writing style and method;
- learn to criticise and comment on development-and-society (and development-and-environment) scholarship, both in the written word and in conversation. |
Assessment Information
| Essay and project report |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Reading List (an extensive list will be given to students at the start of the course)
Krueger, Anne O. (2009) 'From despair to hope: the challenge of promoting poverty reduction'. Progress in Development Studies 9(4): 269-284.
Edelman, Marc and Angelique Haugerud (eds) (2006) The Anthropology of Development and Globalization: From Classical Political Economy to Contemporary Neoliberalism. Oxford, Blackwell Publishing
Willis, Katie (2005) Theories and Practices of Development, London and New York: Routledge
Radcliffe, Sarah A. (2006) 'Culture in development thinking: geographies, actors and paradigms' In Culture and Development in a Globalizing World. Sarah A. Radcliffe ed., London and New York: Routledge, pp.1-29
Bradley, Tamsin (2009) 'A call for clarification and critical analysis of the work of faith-based development organisations (FBDO)' Progress in Development Studies 9(2): 101-114
Ferguson, James (2006) Global shadows: Africa in the Neoliberal World Order. Duke University Press
McGregor, J.Allister (2004) 'Researching Well-Being: Communicating betweent he Needs of Policy Makers and the Needs of People'. Global Social Policy 4(3): 337-358
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Development, society, economies, poverty, policy |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Elizabeth Olson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2561
Email: elizabeth.olson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Caroline Keir
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: caroline.keir@ed.ac.uk |
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