Development Studies Special Topics A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

A total of 170 hours

Students enrolling in this subject must have a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject involves the study of selected key issues in the field of development studies. It is intended that the subject will assist students in broadening their understanding of development processes and update their knowledge of current debates amongst development theorists and practitioners. This will be achieved by students taking advantage of subjects and/or lectures offered, or through intensive one-off courses offered by visitors with specialist expertise.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• gain advanced analytical skills related to development issues;
• become familiar with current debates in the field of development;
• expand their knowledge of development theories;
• be able to pursue research in a specialised area of study.

Written assignments totaling 5000 words. Submission dates to be advised by the coordinator at the commencement of the teaching period.

Hurdle Requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, attendance is compulsory at all Lecture/Seminars. Regular participation in class is required.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working 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 provide a list of any required readings.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• be able to write clear and coherent reports;
• think critically about conceptual issues;
• demonstrate relevance of the topic to broader development debates.