Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts (Volume 3 page 85)
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121-204/304 "Development and the Third World" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Geography, Faculty of Arts (v3, p85) : Next:121-207 | Prev:121-203
2. Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts (v3, p23) : Next:121-217 | Prev:111-218
Credit points: 16.7 2nd and 3rd years.
Coordinator: Mr A Stutterd.
Prerequisite: Completion of 25 points of first year Geography.
Contact: 52 hours of lectures, seminars and practical sessions; 4 hours per week.
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- recognise that perceptions of quality of life and standards of living differ according to the criteria used to determine these;
- understand the non-government organisation approach and industrial growth approach to the problems confronting Third World countries;
- be familiar with the main development issues of the Third World, and be able to apply different development principles in the search for solutions to problems;
- have some knowledge of the forces operating in the global economy which differentially affect Third World countries.
Content:
Perceptions of inequality; access to health care; the relationship between development and environment; population, employment and migration; industry and trade; gender issues; tourism; aid; debt servicing.
Assessment:
Two 2500 word essays (100%). Attendance at 80% or more of classes is required in order for students to qualify for assessment in this subject.
1. Geography, Faculty of Arts (v3, p85) : Next:121-207 | Prev:121-203
2. Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts (v3, p23) : Next:121-217 | Prev:111-218
3. Geography, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p110) : Next:121-207 | Prev:121-203
Credit points: 16.7
Coordinator: Mr A. Stutterd.
Prerequisite: 25 points of first year Geography.
Contact: 52 hours of lectures, seminars and practical sessions; 4 hours each week.
Timetable: Second semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- recognise that perceptions of quality of life and standards of living differ according to the criteria used to determine these;
- understand the non-government organisation approach and industrial growth approach to the problems confronting Third World countries;
- be familiar with the main development issues of the Third World, and be able to apply different development principles in the search for solutions to problems;
- have some knowledge of the forces operating in the global economy which differentially affect Third World countries.
Content:
Perceptions of inequality; access to health care; the relationship between development and environment; population, employment and migration; industry and trade; gender issues; tourism; aid; debt servicing.
Assessment:
Two 2500 word essays (100 per cent). Attendance at 80% or more of classes is required in order for students to qualify for assessment in this subject.
* Note that ASSESSMENT, CONTACT, COORDINATOR, POINTS, PREREQUISITES differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
3. Geography, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p110) : Next:121-207 | Prev:121-203
4. Sociology, Faculty of Arts (v3, p168) : Next:121-207 | Prev:191-322
Credit points: 16.7 2nd and 3rd years.
Coordinator: Mr A Stutterd.
Prerequisite: Normally 25 points of first year Sociology
Contact: 52 hours of lectures, seminars and practical sessions (4 hours per week).
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- recognise that perceptions of quality of life and standards of living differ according to the criteria used to determine these;
- understand the non-government organisation approach and industrial growth approach to the problems confronting Third World countries;
- be familiar with the main development issues of the Third World, and be able to apply different development principles in the search for solutions to problems;
- have some knowledge of the forces operating in the global economy which differentially affect Third World countries.
Content:
Perceptions of inequality; access to health care; the relationship between development and environment; population, employment and migration; industry and trade; gender issues; tourism; aid; debt servicing.
Assessment:
Two 2500 word essays (100%). Attendance at 80% or more of classes is required in order for students to qualify for assessment in this subject.
* Note that CONTACT, PREREQUISITES differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
4. Sociology, Faculty of Arts (v3, p168) : Next:121-207 | Prev:191-322
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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