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School of Archaeology and Anthropology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course examines mainstream and alternative concepts of development by focusing on development issues and case studies located in so-called Third World countries. It examines the historical background to development ideas and practices, and the cultural presuppositions and assumptions on which they are consequently based, as well as the ways in which they impact on different cultures throughout the world. Of particular interest will be alternative concepts of development, such as people-centred development, gender and development, equity in development, local knowledge and values, sustainable development, and participation and empowerment in development.
ASSESSMENT 1: Project Notebook (pass/fail)
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
ASSESSMENT 2: Zine (400 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 5
ASSESSMENT 3: Thought Process Essay and prompt log (400 words)
Learning outcomes 2, 3
ASSESSMENT 4: Research-based Project Proposal (approx. 800 words + 10 minute presentation) Group assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Participation: weekly discussion question in workshop
Learning outcomes 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
There is no set described text for this course. Students will be able to access the required and recommended readings at the start of the semester.