The Developing World

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

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This subject is an introduction to the developing world and development studies from the perspectives of Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology and Geography. Beginning with an examination of the legacies of colonialism, we will ask to what extent they can be argued to have created the current divide between the developed, global North and the developing or under-developed global South. We will then focus on the relationship between rich and poor countries in an increasingly globalised world, identifying the manifestations of global inequality and ways of addressing it. The roles of international organisations and agendas such as the Millennium Development Goals in mediating relations between global North and South will also be studied. Key development issues such as poverty, aid, debt, trade, migration, gender and sustainability will be investigated through use of case studies from Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

• Be familiar with key terms and concepts used in the field of development studies;
• Understand historical causes of the current disparity in income and the emergence of the modern world system;
• Understand the relationship between poverty, population and resources in various parts of the world;
• Understand contemporary development issues in different countries and regions.

A tutorial presentation (10%) due during the semester, a 2,000 word essay (50%) due during the semester, and a 2 hr exam (40%) held during the examination period.

Hurdle Requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% tutorial attendance. Regular participation in tutorials is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

The subject coordinator will advise students of prescribed reading at the start of semester.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

• have practice in speaking and writing clearly and reading carefully;
• have experience of methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;
• have acquired awareness of issues relating to the developing world.