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.
| Paper title | Transformations in Developing Countries |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOG382 |
| 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
