Overview
Examines the different approaches to development theory and the development industry, since 1945. Modernist, neo-Marxist, neo-liberal, and ‘post-development’ perspectives are used to assess strengths and weaknesses of contemporary development processes.
Advanced study of theories and practice of global development, including analyses of challenges of sustainability and inclusion, and the role of development co-operation in countries of the Global South.
About this paper
| Paper title | Global Development: Theory and Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geography |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GEOG 501
- Eligibility
The content of this paper assumes that students will have completed a degree in Social or Environmental Science or another relevant degree.
Please contact Associate Professor Douglas Hill for more information on the recommended background for this paper.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Douglas Hill
- Paper Structure
The course includes the following thematic areas:
- Genealogies of development theory
- The discursive construction of development
- Defining the environmental challenges and sustainability,
- Neoliberal Development,
- Participation, Authority and Expertise,
- Authority and Expertise in Disaster Risk Reduction, Alternatives to orthodox development
- Challenges of urbanisation in the Global South Development and Planning
- Urban Planning and Climate Change adaptation
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper is taught through weekly seminars and discussion based on published literature, internet sources and video sources.
- Textbooks
No textbook is compulsory. A list of thematic readings is prescribed for each session.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of theories in Development Studies and their application in practice.
- Be able to identify and evaluate to development theory and practice impact on understandings of contemporary issues such as gender, housing, and development cooperation.
- Be able to appreciate the challenging environmental demands in the Global South while acknowledging the specific cultural, social, and political factors shaping responses to environmental change.
- Be able to plan, design and undertake individual and group related to the challenges of Global Development.
- Have developed a capacity to deliver effective and professional oral, visual, graphic, and written presentations and communications.
Overview
Examines the different approaches to development theory and the development industry, since 1945. Modernist, neo-Marxist, neo-liberal, and ‘post-development’ perspectives are used to assess strengths and weaknesses of contemporary development processes.
Advanced study of theories and practice of global development, including analyses of challenges of sustainability and inclusion, as well as the role of development co-operation in countries of the Global South.
About this paper
| Paper title | Global Development: Theory and Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geography |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GEOG 501
- Eligibility
The content of this paper assumes that students will have completed a degree in Social or Environmental Science or another relevant degree.
Please contact Associate Professor Douglas Hill for more information on the recommended background for this paper.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Douglas Hill
- Paper Structure
The course includes the following thematic areas:
- Genealogies of development theory
- The discursive construction of development
- Defining the environmental challenges and sustainability,
- Neoliberal Development,
- Participation, Authority and Expertise,
- Authority and Expertise in Disaster Risk Reduction, Alternatives to orthodox development
- Challenges of urbanisation in the Global South Development and Planning
- Urban Planning and Climate Change adaptation
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper is taught through weekly seminars and discussion based on published literature, internet sources and video sources.
- Textbooks
No textbook is compulsory. A list of thematic readings is prescribed for each session.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of theories in Development Studies and their application in practice.
- Be able to identify and evaluate the development theory and practice impact on understandings of contemporary issues such as gender, housing and development cooperation.
- Be able to appreciate the challenging environmental demands in the Global South while acknowledging the specific cultural, social and political factors shaping responses to environmental change.
- Be able to plan, design and undertake individual and group related to the challenges of Global Development.
- Have developed a capacity to deliver effective and professional oral, visual, graphic and written presentations and communications.