DVST9022 Theory and Evidence in Contemporary Development

Professor Susanne Schech

2015

4.5

7 x 2-hour seminars per semester
4 x 3-hour workshops per semester
1 x 110-hour independent study per semester

GEOG9022 has been successfully completed

Class Contact for external students is 4 2- hour on-line tutorials per semester

Graduate Diploma in International Development; Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development; Graduate Certificate in International Development; Master of Arts (International Development) by coursework; Master of Health and International Development

This topic introduces students to competing theoretical approaches that will be applied to a range of specific development debates. Students will be taught how data is used by different perspectives, both to illustrate the contentions of a particular theory, and undermine the contentions of other approaches. This will enable students to appreciate the relationship between theory and empirical research. Development debates addressed in this topic may include development partnerships, export-orientated industrialisation, land reform, gender inequality, and indigenous development.

The aims of the topic are to:

introduce students to competing theoretical approaches to a range of specific development debates
develop an appreciation and critical awareness of the relationship between theory and empirical research

Upon completion of this topic students should

have a broad understanding of selected development debates and of the theoretical approaches to these issues
evaluate how data is collected and used in addressing these issues
broadly understand the relationship between theoretical reflection and empirical research in addressing development issues.

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