Directed Study in Development

Subject 121-439 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
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This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1-hour weekly meeting with the supervisor
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Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma, fourth-year combined honours in development, or completion or concurrent enrolment in 121-547 Minor Thesis, or by permission of the course coordinator.
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Coordinator

Dr Salim Lakha
Subject Overview:

This subject involves a critical assessment of the literature of a research area in development studies, chosen by the student in consultation with the supervisor. The area of review will be determined during regular meetings and discussions between the student and supervisor. Regular meetings will be held to discuss the development of academic arguments in the review. Preparation of the review will include an extensive literature search by the student on the defined topic and critical appraisal of drafts by the supervisor prior to final submission of the review.

Assessment: A written review essay of 5000 words [100%] (due at the end of semester).
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • think critically (for example, about development and its measures);

  • obtain information to evaluate propositions (about the principles of development);

  • write coherent and researched projects.
Notes:

Formerly available as 121-106. Students who have completed 121-106 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts(Development Studies)

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