Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
The unit examines the theory and practice of ‘sustainable development’ in countries in the ‘Global South’ in Africa, Asia and Latin America. While differing significantly from each other, these countries share a common syndrome, seeking to combat high levels of internal poverty, malnutrition, illiteracy, disease and environmental degradation in a domestic context marked by ethnic and religious conflict and poor governance and an international context experiencing a crisis in neoliberal globalisation. The unit introduces students to the historical impacts of colonialism and post-colonialism, to theories of Third World development (modernisation, dependency, sustainable development, post-development) and to the actors responsible for delivering development (governments, international organisations, aid agencies and multinational corporations). Key development policy issues examined include trade, investment, education, women's rights, corruption and environment degradation.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Third World Development |
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| Unit code | HIR309 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Professor James Chin |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
HIR101 OR HPP101
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HSG207/307
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: web-based delivery of 13 weeks learning resources; 90 minute weekly tutorial (face-to-face and via MyLO webconference) Off Campus: web-based delivery of 13 weeks learning resources; weekly online tutorial discussions |
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| Assessment | 200 level: tutorial participation (10%), 1,000-word minor essay (15%), 2,000-word comparative case study (35%), 2-hr end-of-sem exam (40%) 300 level: tutorial participation and oral presentation (25%); 2,000 essay (25%); 3,500 word comparative case study (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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