Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

The module will introduce the field of Development Economics as well as Globalisation. It will aim to develop student understanding of:
•       The interconnectedness among societies and the affect this has on societies;
•       The impact interconnectedness has on political, economic, cultural and social constructs;
•       Some of the main policy issues in the globalised world such as poverty, environment, security, trade and well being, education;
•       The limits to globalisation (non sustainability of the process);
•       How globalisation changes developing countries (including schooling and education);
•       How people in developing countries make important decisions around consumption, time allocation, production, saving and investment;
•       Micro and Macro theoretical frameworks to consider the study of choice, economic growth, poverty reduction and development more generally;
•       Policy implications, objectives, designs, impact, longitudinal effects, spill-over effects, and costs.

By the end of this module students will be expected to understand the characteristics of development as well as globalisation in an ever-interconnected world. They will have an awareness of international implications for policies made in one country on others that affect the marginalised and those living in informal settlements. These include education, trade, agriculture, environment and migration.

Outline Of Syllabus

In this module students will develop their knowledge around the interconnectedness of globalisation as well as the affect on development. There are 11 Weeks made up of the 11 Lectures and 11 seminars. Topics covered around globalization and development include:
An Introduction to Globalisation
Population Growth and Migration
Environmental Issues – Environment and Development
Agriculture, Poverty and Hunger
International Trade
Gender
Security and Terrorism (including the role of NATO)
Economic growth
Well Being and Consumer Behaviour
The Sustainable Development Goals and Education

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

To build on:
•       The knowledge from EDU1002 and EDU1006 about the nature and range of issues in international development, health, education and policy;
•       The knowledge from EDU1002 concerning policies and practices around the SDGs including education.

To develop:
•       An appreciation of the complexity of the terms ‘development’ and ‘globalisation’. To be able to express how these terms and meaning have developed over time and how they impact on the marginalised at the grassroots;
•       An awareness and understanding of the variety of factors affecting globalisation and development;
•       Knowledge and understanding of the different concepts, issues and thinkers in this field.

Intended Skill Outcomes

To:
• Be able to critically evaluate arguments and evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources;
• Be able to work with others in group situations and articulate ideas and arguments to an audience.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The lectures are followed by practical seminar sessions, which are also backed up with time for both independent study and further reading as directed during the sessions. The module aims to develop criticality as well as theoretical and practical understanding around the interconnectedness of the world through development and globalisation. Theoretical learning with specific case studies and readings enable students to make connections and develop a sophisticated understanding of the themes, issues, concepts and policies.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Formative assessment of students’ progress will occur throughout the seminars as per the expertise of the lecturers.
The intention for the first summative assessment which is the oral examination through group presentations in the middle of the module allows students to be actively involved in the opportunity to develop their understanding of concepts around globalisation and development with a focus on interconnectivity. Essential preparation for the assessed essay will be expressed during the opportunity students have to work together developing their oral, written and communication skills. The essay builds on the lecture and seminar content and guided independent study and is handed in after the module ends.

General Notes

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