Course Title: International Development, Themes, Debates and Practice
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: International Development, Themes, Debates and Practice
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Important Information:
In 2024, this course is titled 'Global Development, Themes, Debates and Practice'.
From 2025 this course is titled 'International Development: Themes, Debates and Practice'.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2036 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
330H Social Science & Planning |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006 |
HUSO2036 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Vandra Harris Agisilaou
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2960
Course Coordinator Email: vandra.harris.agisilaou@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 37.05.25
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will critically examine themes, debates and practices in international development, building a complex understanding of diverse global realities. In particular you will investigate key development concepts and approaches through a close examination of contemporary themes such as peace, security, localisation, migration, poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals.
You will explore different perspectives on these issues, including global governance; policy and funding; design, implementation and evaluation of projects; and community goals and capacities.
From community practices to the global context, this course takes a practical approach that encourages you to think about your role in these processes and ways to bring about positive change.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
1. Contribute to global justice and equity with empathy, critical thinking and resilience.
3. Problem solve collaboratively and adaptively using linguistic, intercultural and digital skills.
5. Engage with industry and community networks to advance local and global goals and equity.
6. Reflect on and effectively express your global, linguistic and cross-cultural capabilities for professional and career progress.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1)Demonstrate an understanding of the themes, debates and practices relating to international development.
2)Critically reflect on, evaluate and explain key concepts and scholarly debates concerning development
3)Apply theoretical approaches to ‘real world’ development scenarios
4)Clearly and effectively present relevant research in a variety of formats
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities in a variety of settings including lectures, group problem-solving exercises and discussions, and self-directed study. A structured tutorial program is provided to give you the opportunity to explore course ideas in greater depth through active participation in small group discussions and collaborative activities.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Learning Journal 30% (1,200 words)
Course Learning Outcomes 1 & 2
Assessment Task 2: Persuasive research task 40% (2,000 words or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4.
Assessment task 3: Peer review and self reflection 30% (800 words)
Course Learning Outcomes 2, 4.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.