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International Development: Theory, Policy, and Practice (AMER0097)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department
Institute of the Americas
Credit value
30
Restrictions
Priority on this module will be given to students on the MSc International Development in the Americas programme.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces students to the main themes of development theory, policy, and practice. It focuses on the factors that enable and hinder efforts to build economically prospered, socially just, and environmentally sustainable societies. The course is divided into two parts. Part 1 discusses key concepts and frameworks in international development and provides a critical overview of major development theories and the principles of development practice.听Part 2 examines some of the most pressing contemporary development challenges such as promoting climate justice, achieving inclusive growth, reducing inequalities, and defending human rights, among others. Lectures provide an overall assessment of the main tendencies and dynamics of the different issues before delving into emblematic case studies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Seminars analyse concrete development policies and interventions designed/implemented to address these challenges in particular contexts.

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
40% Other form of assessment
60% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
11
Module leader
Dr Enrique Castanon Ballivian
Who to contact for more information
ia-programmes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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