UT-113 Introduction to Global Development Studies
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- June Fylkesnes
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Global Development Studies
- Social Studies, 1-year Programme
- Global Development Studies, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
The course introduces the student to central topics and debates in global development. It looks at the historical background for development studies, encourages critical reflections on various development perspectives and ideologies, and it will uncover how development discourses have changed over time. A main focus of the course will be on development theories, strategies and practices, illustrated by use of examples. Central topics are introduced, such as sustainable development; poverty and inequality; globalisation; environment and climate change; gender and development; rural and urban development; participation and power.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course/programme, the student should be able to:
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explain and compare historical and contemporary theories and approaches in global development
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give an account of main development actors at different scales
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provide an overview of and discuss key development issues such as globalisation, mobility, gender, inequality and climate change
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identify various development strategies and practices, and discuss these by using examples
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recognise and discuss understandings and strategies for sustainable development
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interpret and describe how local, national/regional and global processes are interconnected by using relevant case studies and examples
Examination requirements
The student must have received a pass on the compulsory group work and hand-ins. More information will be available in Canvas.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, and group work. Estimated workload is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study program coordinator and the student representative determine the evaluation form, and whether the courses/subjects are to be assessed mid-way or upon completion (cf. the quality system, chapter 4.1. Information about the course/subject will be published in Canvas).
Assessment methods and criteria
A 3-day individual take-home exam. Graded A-F.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| UT-113 – Development, environment and social change | 8 |
| UT-106 – Introduction to Development Issues and Regional Analysis | 5 |
| UT-106 – Introduction to Development Issues and Theory | 5 |
| UT-103 – Social Anthropology | 5 |