Courses: GLODE301 Critical approaches to Development - Autumn 2020
Credits
20.0Level of Study
Master's
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
Autumn
Objectives and Content
The main aim of this course is to develop advanced comprehension of multi-level and complex processes of poverty reduction and development (SDG 1) and the role of institutional actors (SDG 16) in these processes. The course will familiarise the student with the historical evolution of theories of development and encourage critical reflection on SDGs as the most recent formulation, as well as other contemporary debates (These will include SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10 & 13 and may also include SDGs 2, 6, 7 & 8). Emphasis is placed on developing thorough knowledge of development ethics in terms of the various social and political dilemmas that the practice of development can lead to. The course will give the student in-depth knowledge of at least one current development issue, its governance context, appropriate partnerships and implications for rights and social justice (SDGs 16 & 17).
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the students should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student has in-depth knowledge of:
- Colonial roots of inequalities
- Relevant development theories, and is able to trace the evolution from classical, Keynesian and neoliberal economics through modernisation and post-colonialism, to sustainable development and development ethics
- The significance of gender in development
- Resource-based approaches to development with particular emphasis on health promotion
- One of the following issues including its governance context and implications for rights and social justice:
- - climate change and development
- - migration and development
- - education and development
Skills
The student:
- Can deal critically with various sources of information on development issues and apply them to structure and formulate independent scholarly arguments
- Can analyse challenging development issues from various perspectives, including resource-based and gender perspectives
- Can analyse different ways in which processes of globalization change the global map of poverty and vulnerability, inequalities and injustice.
- Can critically analyse and extract the essence of written texts
General competence
The student:
- Can coherently communicate equity-sensitive ideas concerning development in the context of globalization both in written work and in oral presentations
Can critically assess and apply development theories appropriate for an enhanced understanding of inequality and marginalization as well as resource based responses to global challenges
Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Open to all students registered in Master's Programme in Global Development Theory and Practice. Other master's students registered in relevant programmes at UiB and exchange students may apply.
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
Teaching methods will comprise lectures, seminars, workshops, student-led learning and a problem based learning component, as well as individual feedback on one writing assignment.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- Short individual oral presentation of a self-selected development related topic.
- Participation in the problem based learning groups and in the presentation from the problem based learning task.
- Participation in guided, self-directed workshops and student-led lecture on one development issue (minimum 80% participation)
All activities and assignments must be completed and approved before the student¿s portfolio will be assessed
Forms of Assessment
Portfolio assessment with portfolio consisting of two products:
1) Paper on Development Theories (1000 words)
2) Module paper (2500 words) related to the learning outcomes of the course.
Grading Scale
A-F
Assessment Semester
Autumn
Reading List
Will be available June 1st.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the Faculty of Psychology's routines for participatory evaluation and the University of Bergen's Quality Assurance System.
Programme Committee
Department of Health Promotion and Development, Faculty of Psychology.
Course Coordinator
Department of Health Promotion and Development, Faculty of Psychology.
Course Administrator
Department of Health Promotion and Development, Faculty of Psychology.
Contact Information
https://www.uib.no/en/psyfa/43828/student-information-center-faculty-psychologyStudent Information Center, Faculty of Psychology