James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EV5011 - Contemporary Issues in Development Practice

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Available to postgraduate students admitted to the Master of Development Practice (105504)

This subject provides an overview of the critical components of contemporary development practice. It develops a detailed understanding of the practice of development, the main actors, ideologies, theories and programs and current global issues and priorities in this rapidly developing area of study. It identifies the tools used by development practitioners, including planning and participatory tools, communications, funding and delivery mechanisms. Students will acquire knowledge of the application of science to development, including the concepts of technical assistance versus shared learning. Other topics to be examined include: the role of civil society in development practice, environmental issues in development practice, concepts of constructivism versus planned development, approaches to integrated natural resource management and the history and practice of the Millennium Development Goals. There will be comparative studies of international cases.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect: Professor Jeff Sayer.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 36 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (% - 40%); quizzes or tests (% - 30%); tutorial attendance and participation (% - 10%); assignments (% - 20%).
    Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.