6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
Characteristics and experience of developing countries; theories of economic growth and development; domestic and external sources of financial and human resources for development; the roles of international trade, investment, technology manufacturing and government in the development process.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- be familiar with the distinctive environmental, technical and social characteristics of developing countries
- understand the processes of structural change and social change which occur during development
- recognise the importance of institutions, technological change, and international trade, aid, and investment for the development process
- have skills necessary for the critical appraisal of theories of economic development.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 40% + Examination: 60%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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