The Politics of Development

The course is designed to examine various classical and contemporary theories of Development. Students are introduced to political, social, economic and international issues that concern Developing World. The course addresses the need for critical evaluation of development strategies at both the theoretical and practical level, and stresses the need for an inter-disciplinary approach to the area of human and social activity in developing countries.
The course is designed to broaden your knowledge of political debates and concepts that are crucial when analysing development issues.

Transferable skills and other attributes:

Two weekly lectures in which issues are discussed in an interactive and open class atmosphere.

All lectures are accompanied by Power Point presentations, and handouts of these presentations are distributed at the beginning of every lecture.

In order to illustrate the applicability of theoretical concepts discussed in class and in the required readings to contemporary world affairs, students are asked to follow continuously the news. Similarly, during class reference to current affairs will be made using relevant online websites on the internet. All theories and models are examined within their historical context.

Attendance & Punctuality

Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course

Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating

Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook

Mobile Telephones

Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct