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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Geography

121-204/304 Development and the Third World

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Mr Tony Stutterd

Prerequisite/s:

Completion of 25 points of first year Geography Sociology, or approval of the Subject Coordinator.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

52 hours of lectures, seminars and practical sessions; 4 hours per week

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; seminar exercises. Weightings of components of assessment will be announced at the start of the semester. Attendance at 80% or more of classes is required in order for students to qualify for assessment in this subject.
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