Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Special Topics in International Development will spotlight particular topics that are important to understanding processes of national and regional development and environmental change within the context of globalisation. Different topical issues will be addressed in depth during semesters, based on curricula designed by guest lecturers in conjunction with M.IDEA and MPPM staff. These specific topics will be chosen based on a combination of significant trends and events in the development and public policy fields, student requests or expressions of interest, and the availability of visiting scholars or local experts who can lecture and lead seminars on these topics

Objectives

On completion of this unit students will:

1. Understand key concepts and major theoretical arguments pertaining to particular topics in international development.

2. Have up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of current development practice, actors and institutions in particular realms of international development.

Assessment

Discussion participation: (1000 words) 10%;

Written work: (7000 words) 80%;

Take home written examination: (1000 words) 10%.

Contact hours

3 hours per week combined lecture and tutorial