Overview
A critical study of major rural and urban development issues and problems in developing countries.
The paper provides a wide-ranging introduction to development and change across the African continent. Environmental, political, economic and social patterns and processes are considered and future development strategies are critically evaluated.
About this paper
Paper title | Transformations in Developing Countries |
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Subject | Geography |
EFTS | 0.15 |
Points | 18 points |
Teaching period | Not offered in 2023 (On campus) |
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,141.35 |
International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 54 GEOG points
- Restriction
- GEOG 212
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Eligibility
The content of the paper assumes that students have undertaken at least one introductory paper at University that covers a related topic.
- Contact
- geography@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View further information about GEOG 382
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Professor JA (Tony) Binns and Professor Etienne Nel
- Paper Structure
Part 1 Introduction
- Introduction to the course
- Africa's diversity
- Africa's historical record
Part 2 Rural Africa
- Rural Livelihoods
- Pastoralism
- Wetlands and irrigation
Part 3 Urban Africa
- Patterns and processes in African urbanisation
Part 4 Key Issues
- Conflict and post-conflict
- Famine and famine relief
- Health and welfare
Part 5 Urban Africa
- Development strategies
- Local economic development
- African Union and regional collaboration
- Future development priorities
Assessment is 60% internal (on-going during the semester) and 40% external (final examination).
- Teaching Arrangements
Two lectures per week.
Five 50-minute tutorials and six 50-minute seminars scheduled over the 13 weeks of semester.- Textbooks
Binns, T., Dixon, A. and Nel, E. (2012) Africa: Diversity and Development. London, Routledge, ISBN: 978-0-415-41368-8.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- An understanding of the key concepts in development
- An appreciation of the physical and human diversity in Africa
- An understanding of the development challenges facing Africa in the 21st century
- An ability to evaluate development problems and processes in Africa using a wide range of primary and secondary materials
Timetable
Overview
A critical study of major rural and urban development issues and problems in developing countries.
The paper provides a wide-ranging introduction to development and change across the African continent. Environmental, political, economic and social patterns and processes are considered and future development strategies are critically evaluated.
About this paper
Paper title | Transformations in Developing Countries |
---|---|
Subject | Geography |
EFTS | 0.15 |
Points | 18 points |
Teaching period | Not offered in 2024 (On campus) |
Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set |
International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 54 GEOG points
- Restriction
- GEOG 212
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Eligibility
The content of the paper assumes that students have undertaken at least one introductory paper at University that covers a related topic.
- Contact
- geography@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View further information about GEOG 382
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Professor JA (Tony) Binns and Professor Etienne Nel
- Paper Structure
Part 1 Introduction
- Introduction to the course
- Africa's diversity
- Africa's historical record
Part 2 Rural Africa
- Rural Livelihoods
- Pastoralism
- Wetlands and irrigation
Part 3 Urban Africa
- Patterns and processes in African urbanisation
Part 4 Key Issues
- Conflict and post-conflict
- Famine and famine relief
- Health and welfare
Part 5 Urban Africa
- Development strategies
- Local economic development
- African Union and regional collaboration
- Future development priorities
Assessment is 60% internal (on-going during the semester) and 40% external (final examination).
- Teaching Arrangements
Two lectures per week.
Five 50-minute tutorials and six 50-minute seminars scheduled over the 13 weeks of semester.- Textbooks
Binns, T., Dixon, A. and Nel, E. (2012) Africa: Diversity and Development. London, Routledge, ISBN: 978-0-415-41368-8.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- An understanding of the key concepts in development
- An appreciation of the physical and human diversity in Africa
- An understanding of the development challenges facing Africa in the 21st century
- An ability to evaluate development problems and processes in Africa using a wide range of primary and secondary materials