Development Studies Special Topics A

Subject DEVT90007 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 04-Jul-2016 to 08-Jul-2016
Assessment Period End 19-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Jul-2016
Census Date 05-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 30-Sep-2016

Seminars/workshops run from 10am until 4pm



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 30 contact hours: This subject will be delivered intensively from 10:00am - 4:00pm, with seminars over 5 consecutive days.
Total Time Commitment:

Total 170 hours

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

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

Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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/

Coordinator

Dr Bart Klem

Contact

bklem@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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.
Assessment:
  • Participation in Workshop, equivalent to 1000 words (20%), during class.
  • Analysis Exercise of 1500 words (30%), due at the end of semester.
  • Essay of 2500 words (50%) due in the examination period.


Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.


Prescribed Texts:

The subject coordinator will provide a list of any required readings.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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.
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Development Studies
100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
100 Point Master of Development Studies - Gender and Development Specialisation
150 Point Master of Development Studies
150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
150 Point Master of Development Studies - Gender and Development Specialisation
200 Point Master of Development Studies
200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
200 Point Master of Development Studies - Gender and Development Specialisation
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