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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SLSP5351M Policy, Planning and Development

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Adrian Favell
Email: a.favell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module explores the dynamics of economic and demographic change in the creation of global inequalities, focusing particularly on two specific areas: (i) migration and development; and (ii) urban governance and development. Students will - understand, review and synthesise sociological, geographical and political economy perspectives on global inequalities;- understand and be able to use technical conceptualisations, measurements and data on global inequalities;- critically engage with key theoretical debates on migration and development, and urban governance- review and critically appraise international policy approaches to migration and development, and urban governance;- develop practical and analytical skills in applied policy analysis;- explore how global processes of economic and demographic change are played out and addressed in different contexts; - develop understanding of the applied sociology and economics of at least one major global region facing serious issues of migration and development (ie. Africa, Central America, China, South East Asia)

Objectives

The aims of this module are to equip students with a high level interdisciplinary understanding of key issues in, and policy responses to, global inequalities. It will provide students with a critical appreciation of how processes of demographic and economic change shape patterns of global inequality, and explore the impact of these dynamics in different regions. Through engagement with specific areas of theoretical interest – migration and development, and urban governance – the module will provide an opportunity for students to develop and enhance their skills in applied policy analysis of major contemporary global issues.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of and critical engagement with key theories and debates in sociology, politics, economics and geography about global inequalities, migration, development and urban governance
- analyse and evaluate applied policy and politics in different urban contexts in different global regions
- demonstrate appreciation and awareness of the major international policy issues dealing with inequalities and development internationally.

Syllabus

Debates on Global Inequalities (e.g. Sen, Piketty, Atkinson, Milanovic, Zucman et al.). A close reading of key recent texts and empirical evidence; Introduction to Migration and Development: Theory and Concepts and Evidence on Migration and Development from 1990 to Present; Introduction to Theories of Urban Development and Urban Governance; Policy implementation and approaches: bottom up, incentives, sustainability, resilience; Policy and Planning: Megacities, Regional Hubs and Peripheries; Special Topics - students’ choice (led by facilitator)of a topic or policy area (health, education, employment, environment, migration, urbanisation) of their choice, based in a region /city of their choice.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			128.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Students will identify, synthesise and evaluate literature relating to policy and practice in global inequalities, migration, development and urban governance (45 hours)
Synthesise and critically review academic literature in applied economics, social theory and demography (45 hours)
Prepare for assessment (38 hours)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Attendance and contributions at each workshop will be closely monitored.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	2000 words Drawing upon one or more theoretical perspectives from the module, provide a critical evaluation of one particular area/region of economics for policy, planning and development	60.00
Report	1000 word Briefing note for key stakeholder (end user, politicians, enterprises, NGos)	40.00
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 website

Last updated: 28/04/2017

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