PLM5075

Foreign Aid and World Development B (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Susan Blackburn

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completing this subject, students should be able to understand, analyse and assess the major philosophical and empirical arguments for and against foreign aid; understand the major trends in the theory and practice of foreign aid; understand the work of aid agencies; and engage in reasoned analysis and debate on the numerous contested issues in this field of study. Fifth year students should acquire a deeper knowledge of the working of and relations between non-government aid organizations.

Assessment: Two essays (2,000 words each): 90% + Oral presentation (500 word equivalent): 10%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions: PLM4075 and PLM 5070