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Overview

The topic provides an overview of the main theoretical and ideological perspectives which have shaped the study of development since the 1950s. This is a story of twists and turns in development thinking during which the pendulum has swung from state-led models of development to market-led neoliberal approaches. Policy approaches … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to introduce students to:

  • The main theoretical and ideological perspectives which have shaped the study of development since the 1950s, including key concepts underpinning approaches to development such as modernization and dependency, inequality and empowerment
  • The critical perspectives on mainstream development which have questioned underlying assumptions and provided pathways for alternative development approaches
  • Ways of applying and understanding these theoretical and ideological perspectives through case studies and country examples

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Demonstrate familiarity with the main approaches to development and their strengths and weaknesses
2.
Recognise ideological and theoretical assumptions underpinnning approaches to development problems and policies
3.
Apply these approaches to contemporary policies, case studies and development problems

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Assumed knowledge

2 topics at second or third year undergraduate level.