POGO8095 Development Policy and Practice
| Offered By | Policy & Governance |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Policy and Governance |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The modern idea of development assumes that the process by which this form of change occurs is spontaneous as well as intended. The course examines late twentieth and early twenty first century efforts to make development happen. These efforts include reconstruction after major and minor military conflicts, decolonisation and national independence, industrialisation and state building, structural adjustment programs, globalisation, democratisation and poverty reduction. The course examines successes and failures from a wide range of attempts to develop countries and peoples, emphasising commonalities as well as important differences. |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the conclusion of the course students are expected to:
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| Indicative Assessment |
Seminar Presentation 10% (Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3) Critical Review 40% (Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3) Essay - Final 50% (Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3) |
| Workload |
30 contact hours over 12 weeks with a one hour lecture and one and a half hours seminar-workshop each week. |
| 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 a compulsory course for students enrolled in the Master of Public Policy (specialising in Development Policy), and an elective course 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. |
| 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 | None |
| 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 Policy and Master of Public Administration |
| Other Information |
This course is also available for students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration course POGO 8072 Development Theories and Themes. |
| Academic Contact | Scott MacWilliam |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
