ANTH2009 Culture and Development
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Anthropology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
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. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students will develop a critical awareness of development theories and practices and consider the practical issues in delivering development programs. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial participation (10%), short papers(20%), exam (30%) and 2,000-2,500 word essay (40%). |
| Workload |
2 hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Requisite Statement |
Two first year courses to the value of 12 units in the Arts Faculty or the Centre for Asian Societies and Histories, or Economics or Economic History. |
| Preliminary Reading |
*Sachs, W. (ed.). The Development Dictionary, A Guide to Knowledge as Power, Zed Books, 1992. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), Pacific Studies, Anthropology, and Development Studies |
| Academic Contact | Dr Patrick Guinness |
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