Key Thinkers in Development (L2145)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

You're introduced to some of the most important thinkers in international development.

This module provides a broad historical overview of the evolution of development thinking by starting with key debates initiated in the 18th and 19th centuries and moving to contemporary thinkers from diverse geographical regions.

Each week you read an original text from the key thinker discussed, as well as an additional supporting/critical text.

We aim to give you a broad understanding of approaches to development thinking and their current applicability in the age of globalisation.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 22 hours of contact time and about 128 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Anthropology and International Development BA
• Economics and International Development BA
• Geography and International Development BA
• International Development BA
• International Development with a Language BA
• International Relations and Development BA
• Sociology and International Development BA