Courses :: Module, INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE

	Overview
	This module aim is to develop participants' critical analysis of social forces which impact on development in their own society in the context of globalisation. As part of this module, participants will explore understandings of society, social relations and social change in the context of participants' experience of their own society; Critically reflect on theories of social development focusing in particular on modernisation and its effects; As well as on the structural constraints on social development in various country contexts as interpreted by dependency and world systems theories; Critically analyse theories of globalisation focusing in particular on the effects of globalisation processes in relation to inequality, migration and development policy; Critically reflect on development 'alternatives' and post-development and on how social development is shaped by various actors and institutions, e.g., through the state and civil society, in development policies and representations and by NGOs and social movements. This module is available in both a classroom setting and as an online/distance option. NOTE: this module is not intended for undergraduate students. however, if you are an undergraduate level student and interested in taking this module, you will need to contact the Department of International Development for permission. Email internationaldevelopment@mu.ie

Overview

This module aim is to develop participants' critical analysis of social forces which impact on development in their own society in the context of globalisation. As part of this module, participants will explore understandings of society, social relations and social change in the context of participants' experience of their own society; Critically reflect on theories of social development focusing in particular on modernisation and its effects; As well as on the structural constraints on social development in various country contexts as interpreted by dependency and world systems theories; Critically analyse theories of globalisation focusing in particular on the effects of globalisation processes in relation to inequality, migration and development policy; Critically reflect on development 'alternatives' and post-development and on how social development is shaped by various actors and institutions, e.g., through the state and civil society, in development policies and representations and by NGOs and social movements. This module is available in both a classroom setting and as an online/distance option. NOTE: this module is not intended for undergraduate students. however, if you are an undergraduate level student and interested in taking this module, you will need to contact the Department of International Development for permission. Email internationaldevelopment@mu.ie

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Critically reflect on their own society in terms of how it is structured, the social changes and developments which have occurred and the social relations which characterise it. Have an overall understanding of different theoretical perspectives on development from a sociological point of view, with an in-depth understanding of and an ability to critique these perspectives with reference to contemporary debates and their own experience Have an understanding of some of the key debates related to processes of globalisation and its effects on social development in different contexts. Become familiar with contemporary debates relating to the role of the state and civil society in development practice. Offer a critique of the role of various actors, institutions and discourses in shaping development.

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	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE