School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology

Course Content

The aim of this module is to build upon a basic knowledge of development, enabling you to gain an understanding of: why economic growth and development is so uneven; the significance of contested understandings of development; and the nature of the processes that underpin the construction of the contemporary global economy. Topics addressed may include: the significance of the meaning of development, different trajectories of development, technological change and development, evolving institutional frameworks, the inter-relations between development and geographies of class, gender and race, and governance of the global economy.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, you should have attained an understanding of key concepts, theoretical approaches and policy issues associated with contemporary processes of globalisation and development. This should enable you to: identify the language of development; understand a diversity of perspectives on development and globalisation; undertake bibliographic searches of a wide range of academic and non-academic texts; read and critically appraise a wide range of source materials; describe and evaluate key policy issues associated with development processes and the significance of globalisation; construct and deliver sustained reasoned written arguments on these issues; work independently and in groups to evaluate approaches and issues.

Lecturers

Dr. Niall Majury (convenor)
Dr. Satish Kumar

Skills
(T: taught; P: practiced; A: assessed)

Subject specific skills

• plan, design & execute independent research & study (TPA); combine & interpret different types of geographical evidence such as texts, visual images, maps, & qualitative & quantitative data (TPA); recognise moral & ethical issues in geographical debates & enquiries (TPA).

Key skills

• abstracting & synthesising information (TPA); assessing contrasting ideas, perspectives, explanations & policies (TPA); developing a reasoned argument (TPA); independent thought & self-reflection (PA).

Employability skills

• learning & study (PA); written communication (TPA); motivation, empathy, insight & integrity (PA); self-awareness & self-management (PA). 

Pre-requisites

None

Supplementary notes

It will be assumed that students taking this module are familiar with and understand the material addressed in GGY1005. Students who have not taken these modules are advised to undertake the necessary additional preparation prior to taking this module.

Assessment

Education

• Archaeology and Palaeoecology (UG)
• Geography (UG)
• GAP Postgraduate Programmes
• Disability Officer
• Student Peer Mentoring
• Course Timetables