Undergraduate Course: Critical Development Studies: Power, Knowledge and Capitalism (GEGR10076)
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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Geography |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course examines critical approaches to Third World development studies. We will trace the various theoretical underpinnings of development studies and how they have changed over the past 20-30 years. Emphasis is placed on understanding how capitalism and neo-colonialism has shaped the kinds of development projects that have emerged. Examples will be drawn from all over the world with a particular emphasis on South Asia. The course will conclude by examining neo-liberalism and the impact this has had on development over the past 10-15 years. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | Students MUST NOT also be taking
Uneven Development (GEGR10054)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To explore the problems and successes of development in different parts of the world.
- To familiarise students with critical approaches to development studies.
- To understand the importance of theory in shaping approaches to development.
- To explore how development is linked to capitalist economies globally. |
Assessment Information
Class assessment: As outlined in course handbook.
Degree assessment: One 2,000 word degree essay (40%) plus One two hour examination (2 questions) (60%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrea Nightingale
Tel: (0131 6)50 2526
Email: andrea.nightingale@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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