ANTH6009 Culture and Development
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Anthropology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 |
| 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 |
By negotiation - 6,000 words |
| Workload |
Two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Preliminary Reading |
*Sachs, W. (ed). The Development Dictionary, A Guide to Knowledge as Power, Zed Books, 1992. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Anthropology, Graduate Certificate in Development, Master of Anthropology, and Master of Globalisation |
| Academic Contact | Dr Patrick Guinness |
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