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2010/11 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PIED5230M Development Theories, Strategies and Issues
30 creditsClass Size: 160
Module manager: Dr Jelke Boesten
Email: J.Boesten@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This core course is intended to provide an interdisciplinary overview of key theoretical and policy issues concerning international development in the 21st century. It explores a variety of theoretical approaches, as well as the strategies of national governments and the policies of international organisations. Issues of both theory and practice are examined in the context of processes of global change. The module aims to provide students with the 'building blocks' for academic work in development studies as well as for future professional practice.The course starts with an introduction to the field of development studies and aims to assess the historical processes of development and underdevelopment, taking into consideration both internal and external factors. The course will continue by examining contemporary debates on various aspects of development theories, strategies and issues.Objectives
The module aims to act as an introduction to the field of development studies and takes an interdisciplinary approach. It focuses on theories of development, substantive issues of development, development strategy and project appraisal.It aims to assess the historical process of development and underdevelopment, taking into consideration both internal and external factors. It attempts to provide an overview of alternative theoretical approaches in the analysis of developing countries and examines their policy implications.
Syllabus
This core course is intended to provide an interdisciplinary overview of key theoretical and policy issues concerning international development in the 21st century. It explores a variety of theoretical approaches, as well as the strategies of national governments and the policies of international organisations.
Issues of both theory and practice are examined in the context of processes of global change. The module aims to provide students with the 'building blocks' for academic work in development studies as well as for future professional practice.
The course starts with an introduction to the field of development studies and aims to assess the historical processes of development and underdevelopment, taking into consideration both internal and external factors. The course will continue by examining contemporary debates on various aspects of development theories, strategies and issues.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 278.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminar presentations and participation.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Semester 2. 2,500 word essay to be handed in at the beginning of the exam period | 45.00 |
| Essay | Semester 1. 1,000 word essay to be handed in at the beginning of week 5 | 10.00 |
| Essay | Semester 1. 2,500 word essay to be handed in at the beginning of the exam period | 45.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/04/2011
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