POGO8095 Theories of Development
| Offered By | Policy & Governance | ||
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework | ||
| Course Subject | Policy and Governance | ||
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 | ||
| Unit Value | 6 units | ||
| Course Description |
An important feature of the last two hundred years has been continuous arguments about whether and to what extent development is spontaneous or can be intended or planned. Such arguments have come to the fore once again around the idea of globalization. In particular, debate centres upon the relationship between globalisation and development, or what some see as the opposite effects of the former, impoverishment and under-development. Using the idea of globalisation as a starting point, POGO 8095 introduces students to the principal points of debate which continue to be raised and are influential about development. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the conclusion of POGO 8095, students are expected to:
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| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
30 contact hours over 11 weeks with a one hour lecture and up to two hours seminar-workshop each week |
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| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. | ||
| Areas of Interest | Policy Studies | ||
| Eligibility | Acceptance into the Master of Public Policy or a comparable program constitutes the formal eligibility requirement for enrolment in this course. | ||
| Corequisites |
POGO 8095 is an elective course for students enrolled in the Master of Public Policy (specialising in Development Policy), as well as for students studying International and Development Economics, or Environmental Management and Development. Masters students enrolled in other degree programs who would like to take POGO 8095 as an elective are welcome, and are encouraged to contact the Course Lecturer before the semester commences. PhD students required to undertake coursework as part of their program have also found this course informative and useful. |
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| Incompatibility |
POGO 8095 cannot be taken by students who have completed the graduate diploma level course POGO 8072 Development Theories and Themes. |
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| Recommended Courses | There are no specific pre-requisite courses. Enthusiasm and willingness to explore issues that may be unfamiliar from earlier studies and work experience are highly desirable attributes for students enrolled in POGO 8095. | ||
| Prescribed Texts | There are no prescribed texts. However depending upon availability and suitability, an especially topical contemporary book may be set. The cost of this book is always kept to a minimum by using a cheap hardcover or paperback edition. | ||
| Preliminary Reading | Students are encouraged to commence reading the material presented in the Reading Brick before classes commence. | ||
| Indicative Reading List | A select bibliography of books, articles and electronic sites is provided via the course Web CT site for all students enrolled in POGO 8095 | ||
| Technology Requirements | Access to Web CT and on-line services of ANU and other Libraries | ||
| Programs | Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy | ||
| Other Information | Lectures in this course are also attended by students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration course POGO 8072 Development Theories and Themes. However the seminars which precede lectures are only attended by Masters students. | ||
| Academic Contact | Scott MacWilliam |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
