121-439 Directed Study in Development

Formerly available as 121-106. Students who have completed 121-106 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in development and permission of the course coordinator.

This subject involves a critical assessment of the literature of a research area in development studies, chosen by the student in consultation with the supervisor. The area of review will be determined during regular meetings and discussions between student and supervisor. Regular meetings will be held to discuss the development of academic arguments in the review. Preparation of the review will include an extensive literature search by the student on the defined topic and critical appraisal of drafts by the supervisor prior to final submission of the review.

• think critically (for example, about development and its measures);

• obtain information to evaluate propositions (about the principles of development);

• write coherent and researched projects.

A written review essay of 5000 words 100% (due at the end of semester).