DEVT 2100 - Poverty and Social Development

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

Among the biggest challenges facing the global community today are the eradication of poverty and inequality, and the needs of social development. This course introduces students to the history of the concept of poverty, the culture of poverty, the causes of poverty and its effects. Intersections between poverty and health, human rights and education will be explored in a variety of international contexts. Policies designed to reduce poverty will be analysed at both the global or international level and from community perspectives. Case studies of poverty assessments and poverty reduction projects will be a major feature of course content. The course also introduces social development, with emphasis on understanding and planning for socially sensitive development. Global attention to social development, such as the World Bank's plan and the World Summit on social development will be explored.

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Course Details

Course Code	DEVT 2100
Course	Poverty and Social Development
Coordinating Unit	Anthropology and Development Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study
Incompatible	ANTH 2027
Assessment	Tutorial presentation, tutorial participation, multiple choice exam, major essay

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Andrew Skuse

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of development studies at advanced levels
2	Provide a critical examination of definitions and theories of poverty, poverty reduction, and social development
3	Demonstrate the ability to frame research questions and develop effective ways of pursuing them
4	Develop and apply critical thinking skills
5	Demonstrate skills in communication and collaborative enquiry
6	Foster an awareness of ethical, social, and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2, 3, 4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4, 5, 6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The readings required for each week will be printed and bound, and will be available through the Image and Copy Centre (Level 1 Hughes building) in the form of a brick of readings.

Online Learning

The Course outline, details of assignments, lecture recordings and powerpoint slides, as well as additional materials will be available on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course consists of online lectures, documentary films and workshops.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1-hour online lecture (or equivalent) per week

1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week

Learning Activities Summary

Course Structure
Broadly, this course is structured into two main sections, the first on the conditions and experience of poverty and the second will focus on social development.

Part 1: Dimensions and Experiences of Poverty

Weeks 1-6 of the course

The key themes in this section are: Causes, conditions and experience of poverty

The first part of this course familiarises students with the many different definitions and ways of measuring poverty, including their strengths and weaknesses. It also takes students through some of the key theories of the causes of poverty. It examines poverty in urban and rural contexts, highlighting issues of housing, livelihoods and water in the process. It also introduces students to the idea that development which displaces people is often the cause of further impoverishment of their lives. This section concludes with an examination of the World Bank / IMF process of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers as a major initiative to reduce poverty in developing countries.

Part 2: Social Development

Weeks 7-12 of the course

The key theme in this section is: the relationship between social development and poverty reduction

The second part of the course introduces students to the concept of social development, and then examines key concepts or sectors in social development. These include the role of non-government organisations, education, health, food security and trade. While the issues addressed in this section can sometimes be seen as relatively independent of one another, they are all closely linked. Thus education is linked to better health outcomes, health is reliant upon food, and food security is linked to trade.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Attendance and participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1-6
Seminar presentation	Formative and Summative	20%	1-6
2 x In-class exams	Formative and Summative	30%	2-6
2000 word essay	Formative and Summative	40%	2-6

Assessment Detail

Attendance and participation: students attend and participate in seminar discussions and demonstrate knowledge of the readings - 10% weighting.

Seminar presentation: students participate in a 15 minute group presentation - 20% weighting.

2 x In-class exams: multiple-choice exams based on the lecture material - 30% weighting.

2000 word essay: students will submit an essay on a topic chosen from a list: 40% weighting.

Submission

All assignments/some assignments in this course must be submitted online via the relevant MyUni course site.
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Extensions:
There will be no extensions for written work without adequate documentation (such as a doctor’s or counselling certificate) or negotiation with the Course Coordinator. Late assignments will be penalised at 5% per working day. Essays more than 2 weeks late will not be marked.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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