HUMN 2033 Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700267
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Description This subject introduces students to the field of international development, where the divide between the rich world and poor world takes a centre stage. While development has created prosperity around the world, it is not without discontents. Social and economic inequality at the global level is a real problem and has been increasing. The 'developed' and 'developing' world paradigm will be critically examined. Students will be equipped with theories and case studies examining development, underdevelopment and their related issues within a contemporary political, economic and social framework. Students will also have exposure to current global development debates such as poverty, global inequality, sustainable development, democracy and security.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Human Geography
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7635 - Issues in Third World Development HUMN 2032 - Issues in World Development Rich World Poor World
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at The College to enrol in this subject.
Students enrolled in Extended Diploma College programs must have passed 40 credit points of the preparatory subjects in these programs in order to register in this subject.
Students enrolled in Integrated Diploma/Bachelor programs must have passed or be enrolled in the preparatory subjects in these programs in order to register in this subject.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe and analyse the divide between rich and poor world
- Critically examine and articulate key theories, perspectives and issues in world development
- Critically examine and articulate frameworks or models of international development and then apply those frameworks or models to real and practical issues in world development
Subject Content
Introduction: Rich world and poor world in the era of globalization
Theories of development
How to get rich: capitalism and industrialization
Poverty: what, how and why
Globalization, trade and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs)
Population growth and migration
Health, education and human development
Environment and development
Social and economic inequality
State vs. Market
Conflict, development and development resistance
Democracy and development
Introduction: Rich world and poor world in the era of globalization
Theories of development
How to get rich: capitalism and industrialization
Poverty: what, how and why
Globalization, trade and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs)
Population growth and migration
Health, education and human development
Environment and development
Social and economic inequality
State vs. Market
Conflict, development and development resistance
Democracy and development
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
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Short Answer | 900 words | 25 | N | Individual | N |
Log/Workbook | 900 words (in-class) | 25 | N | Individual | N |
Proposal | 10 minutes presentation to tutor for feedback (in class) | 10 | N | Individual | N |
Report | 1200 words | 40 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Term 1 (2024)
Bankstown City
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Term 3 (2024)
Bankstown City
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Term 1 (2025)
Bankstown City
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Nirimba Education Precinct
On-site
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