School of Global Studies

Population and Development (L2126S)

Population and Development

Module L2126S

Module details for 2010 cohort.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

This module examines the relationship between population issues and economic, social and environmental aspects of development. It introduces theoretical frameworks for analysing population change and assesses the consequences of population growth for food supplies and the environment at both global and local levels. It goes on to examine factors affecting the components of population change including fertility and mortality decline, changing sex ratios, the growth of megacities and international migration. Policies on health, family planning and migration are also discussed.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (5000 words)End of Year Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring TeachingLECTURE1 hour111111111111
Spring TeachingSEMINAR2 hours111111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Grace Carswell

Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/34117

Prof Ronald Skeldon

Convenor, Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/117619

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