| Uitgebreide vaknaam |
Topical Themes in Development Studies |
| Leerdoelen |
Students have in-depth understanding of the theories and concepts in Development Studies by applying them to a topical issue. Students know how to conduct bibliographic research, combine theories from various disciplines, and write a research essay or research report of field work and present their results in small group meetings. |
| Omschrijving |
This course aims at providing an in-depth understanding of a particular set of problems in development, working in a small-group setting with a mentor-lecturer. The course has two variants: 1) Writing a research essay, presenting and discussing essays in small-group setting, or 2) Participating in the ACE Intensive Programme at Mzumbe University in Tanzania including preparatory reading, field work and writing a research report. It features a number of theme groups (such as on economic development, democratization, education, or environmental issues) from which the student chooses one. Selected students can opt for the Intensive Programme in Tanzania, which involves covering their own costs by the student for travel and upkeep in Tanzania. |
| Uren per week |
4 |
| Onderwijsvorm |
opdracht(en), werkcolleges
(Independent reading, research and essay or research report writing, group discussion of assignments, option: field work)
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| Toetsvorm |
actieve deelname, essay, presentatie(s)
(Grades are based on the paper/report, and participation in the discussions and final student symposium)
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| Vaksoort |
bachelor
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| Coördinator |
dr. P. Boele Van Hensbroek
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| Docent(en) |
dr. P. Boele Van Hensbroek
,dr. B.J.W. Pennink
,dr. H. Schoenmakers
,prof. dr. J.J.M. Zeelen
,dr. Y. Zhao
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| Verplichte literatuur |
| Titel |
Auteur |
ISBN |
Prijs |
| The literature consists of academic books and articles relevant to the writing of your research essay |
Various |
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| Entreevoorwaarden |
Following the rest of the minor Development Studies II. |
| Opmerkingen |
Coordinator: Dr B.J.W. Pennink and Dr P. Boele Van Hensbroek. Contact: p.boele@rug.nl |
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