Explores policy formulation and delivery of effective development interventions in urban and rural areas, primarily in developing countries.
GEOG 402 is one of three required papers in the 180 point, 12 month Coursework Master of International Development and Planning. The paper provides foundational knowledge of development and planning in practice in an international context. The Master's degree that this paper will serve combines an enhanced understanding of development issues and needs with the professional skills and competencies that professional planning education provides. The paper is also available to first year students taking other MA and Postgraduate Diploma programmes.
| Paper title | Development Planning and Practice |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOG402 |
| Subject | Geography |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,409.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- 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 Doug Hill for more information on the recommended background for this paper.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Doug Hill
- Paper Structure
- Introduction to the course
- Changing definitions, changing practice
- Planning and development priorities
- Development approaches & goals
- Community-based development planning
- Resource overview: priorities and problems
- Physical and human resources: different contexts, different priorities
- Developing a coherent integrated resource management plan
- Ensuring the efficacy of development strategies through participatory fieldwork and research
The paper is 100% internally assessed.
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper is taught through weekly lectures and discussion based on published literature, internet sources and video sources.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper. Directed reading and a detailed list of key sources will be given at the first meeting.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of alternative methodologies and types of approaches to Development Studies and their application in planning policy and practice
- Demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking and an ability to deliver a clear and well organised presentation
- Critically appraise a range of theories, concepts and approaches in Development Studies and be aware of how they can be applied in development programmes and interventions
- Be capable of searching and reviewing up-to-date national and international literature in International Development and Planning
- Be capable of planning research, and collecting and applying data in international development and planning
- Be capable of evaluating data, writing up and presenting examples of development interventions
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of two critical development planning issues; one primarily environmental (coastal planning and hazards, water resources, rural land) and one primarily urban based (urban growth, housing, urban land)
- Understand how to positively shape practice and policy relating to development programmes, to realise their potential to enhance the quality of life at home and overseas, and particularly among poor people in low and middle income countries
