2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PIED3200 Rural Development: Theoretical and Policy Issues
20 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Dr Zulkuf Aydin
Email: Z.Aydin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
Since most developing countries are of a rural nature, their analysis is an absolute necessity if we are to understand how they function. This module tries to analyse rural development in developing countries in relation to various theoretical debates and policy issues relating to the process of agrarian transformation. Topics to be developed include; significance of rural development for the 21st century, the nature of the 'agrarian question', peasants, capitalism and paths of transformation, household production and reproduction, land reforms, land settlement policies, integrated rural development programmes, sustainable rural livelihoods, HIV/AIDS coping strategies in rural areas, the Green Revolution revisited, the significance of Genetically Modified Food for Third World agriculture, appropriate technology, socialist rural development etc. etc.For further information see the School of Politics and International Studies website. If you cannot find the answer to your question then email Z.Aydin@leeds.ac.ukObjectives
On completion of this module the student will be able to:- engage in major theoretical debates surrounding the process of agrarian transformation in developing countries;
- fully appreciate the policy issues relating to rural development in the context of social and economic theory;
- evaluate a range of rural development strategies implemented in a range of developing countries.
Syllabus
Significance of rural development for the 21st century. The nature of the 'agrarian question'. Peasants, capitalism and the paths of transformation. Households, production and reproduction. Agrarian systems and the state. Technical changes, the Green Revolution revisited, appropriate technology. Basics needs, meanings and interpretations. Integrated Rural Development as a concept. New land settlement and colonisation. Rural health and nutrition.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
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: 03/04/2009
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