Development and the Third World

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

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This subject is an introduction to a range of issues about development in the 'third world'. It will explore the basic concepts used in development literature in addition to the many ways that development is understood and applied. Concepts such as 'third world', 'aid' and 'globalisation' will be critically examined. The key development institutions will be introduced through the use of case studies. The subject will consider the role of local knowledge, grass roots schemes, industrialisation, appropriate technology, empowerment, globalisation and modernity in development in the 'third world'. At the end of the subject students should be able to discern a range of modernities, approaches to development, and development alternatives that pertain locally within the broader political economies of the 'third world'.

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• be able to demonstrate conceptual and analytical skills;

• be able to write clear and concise reports;

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences in the development process;

• be able to communicate clearly in discussion groups.