| 1 | Aid, Trade and Beyond | LBA039B05 |
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| Faculteit | Letteren | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. M.R. Doortmont | | Docent(en) | dr. M.R. Doortmont | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | digitale toetsing, essay | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Literature will be uploaded in Nestor |
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| 2 | Climate Change,End Times,Sustainability | THMIN-CC |
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| Faculteit | Godgeleerdheid en Godsdienstwetenschap | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Prof. Dr. E.K. Wilson | | Docent(en) | G. Andrejc, PhD.Dr. J. TarusariraProf. Dr. E.K. Wilson | | Onderwijsvorm | readings, self-study, group tutorials, lectures | | Toetsvorm | actieve deelname, opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 7.5 | | Opmerkingen | - Het is mogelijk om het vak voor 5 ECTS te volgen: THMIN-CC5
- In geval van noodsituaties of overmacht, zoals een maatschappelijke lockdown, moeten er mogelijk wijzigingen worden aangebracht in de lesroosters, toetsing en beoordeling. De docent zal je zo snel mogelijk informeren over deze wijzigingen, mocht een dergelijke situatie zich voordoen.
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| 3 | Environment and Development | WBEE001-05 |
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| 4 | Ethnicity, Culture and Politics | LBA025B05 |
| The course discusses political, social and cultural aspects of globalisation and of development problems, focusing especially on societies outside the North-Atlantic world. It discusses questions such as: Which processes have led to the development of the modern state, democracy and civil society? What is the historical, social and cultural basis of nationalism and ethnicity? How can identity be understood, what is identity politics and how does it operate in contemporary conflicts in developing countries as well as in our own? This course introduces students to the ways that culture and society are understood and analysed in academic literature, through a diverse range of key texts from different social sciences. It applies innovative anthropological, political and philosophical theories of identity, nationalism and globalisation from the last few decades and discusses several case studies from the so-called “developing world”. In addition, the course places a strong emphasis on understating how to link ideas and theories to empirical cases, inviting students to engage with them by discussing societal issues related to ethnic minorities. The course is part of the Minor Development Studies but can also be followed separately. It provides students with a good background to further specialise in development related aspects of their own main field of study. |
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| 5 | Global Development Studies | EBB921B05 |
| This course is about the main determinants of socio-economic development in developing countries. Students learn about the similarities and differences in the socio-economic development of various regions in the world such as China, India, South-East Asia, Latin-America, Eastern Europe and Africa. In the course, the role of trade, technology, health, education, structural change, and foreign aid on socio-economic development is explained. The usefulness of various empirical methods to measure socio-economic development and its determinant is discussed, and theories of socio-economic development are evaluated. Throughout the course, national and international policies to generate socio-economic development are discussed and evaluated. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. G.J. de Vries | | Docent(en) | dr. G.J. de Vries | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), actieve deelname | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: gem.feb@rug.nl, tel. +31(0)50 36 33458, room 5411.0538
Coordinator: G.J. de Vries, gem.feb@rug.nl |
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| 6 | Inhabiting cultural worlds | THMIN-ICW5 |
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| 7 | Migration and Development | GEMIGRDEV |
Migration is a powerful mechanism in the social and economic dynamics both of migrants themselves and of the places that are involved in migration. At the regional level, for example, we observe that human capital is an increasingly important determinant of economic development. Migration of skilled employees therefore importantly shapes regional differences in economic growth. At the other end, we see places that lose people as a result of migration and suffer the social and economic consequences. At the individual level, migration may be a means to improve your socio-economic position, for example when searching for a new job, or perhaps when running from harsh political circumstances. Migration thus plays a key-role in the lives of people as well as for the regions people live and work. Understanding process of migration is therefore key in understanding the socio-economic development of people and places.
This course is dedicated to the mutual relationship between migration and the economic and social development of people and places. It offers theories to understand why people migrate and the outcomes of migration. At the same time, theories that highlight the role of human capital and migration in regional development are explored. In addition, the course aims at providing the latest research and trends about migration flows within and between countries as well as the changing economic and social framework in which migration takes place. |
| Faculteit | Ruimtelijke Wetenschappen | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. S.A. Adaawen | | Docent(en) | Dr. S.A. AdaawenProf. Dr. D. Ballasprof. dr. C.H. MulderDr. A.P.P. Remund | | Onderwijsvorm | Guest lectures, Lectures, Seminars | | Toetsvorm | Examination with multiple choice questions digital, Examination with open questions digital, Group assignments | | ECTS | 10 | | Opmerkingen | Open for those doing the Minor Development Studies and anyone else in their 2nd year or later in the Bachelor. Not for 1st year students. |
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| 8 | Population and Development | GEPOPDEV |
| While countries in Western-Europe are dealing with the implications of population ageing and decline for the wellbeing of its population, projections show that in the eastern part of the world India will pass China in becoming the world’s biggest population. Also, most countries have seen a reduction in fertility and mortality, as explained by the demographic transition model, but countries such as Uganda do not follow this typical pattern: they continue to have high fertility, which poses great challenges to the country’s resources and the wellbeing of its citizens. Different parts of the world are challenged by different population issues, which play a role in the countries’ development and their population wellbeing. In this course we will explore and discuss how population and development are interlinked and its implications for wellbeing. To do so, we will focus on three global contemporary population issues: sexual and reproductive health, migration and development, and human resource development. We will discuss how international and national policies are at the core of such developments, and we will pay special attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups in societies as we apply a human rights and capability perspective. |
| Faculteit | Ruimtelijke Wetenschappen | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. B. de Haas | | Docent(en) | Dr. S.A. Adaawendr. B. de Haas Guest lecturers | | Onderwijsvorm | Guest lectures, Lectures, Seminars | | Toetsvorm | Examination with open questions digital, Group assignments digital | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | All students from UG can follow this course as part of the minor Population, Development and Wellbeing. The course is also open as an optional course within the minor Development Studies, see www.rug.nl/GSG/Education. In addition, this Bachelor course is open - as an optional course - for Bachelor students from disciplines related to Population Studies within UG (e.g. Sociology, Epidemiology, Psychology, Spatial Sciences, Public Health, Medical Sciences, Cultural Anthropology, International Relationships, Gerontology, and Development Studies). |
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| 9 | Rethinking Global Inequality | LBA038B05 |
| In a world defined by extraordinary levels of wealth and breath-taking scientific progress, why does poverty, marginalisation, and vulnerability continue to destroy so much human potential – and why are so many countries and people being left behind? Is globalisation a force for shared prosperity or a driver of rising inequality? Are our global institutions equipped to respond to the defining challenges of the 21st century, including the eradication of poverty, the climate crisis, and pandemic preparedness? Do people in rich countries have a moral responsibility to provide development assistance to poor countries – and does aid help or hinder development? What does the world’s response to Covid-19 tell us about the state of international cooperation? Almost 80 years after the UN Charter pledged to promote social progress and protect fundamental human rights, to build a world marked by freedom from want and freedom from fear, why is the world off-track for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; and why are human rights violated with impunity in so many countries? These are among the big questions at the heart of “Rethinking Global Inequality”. The course will not offer easy answers. But it will challenge students to reflect critically on the world and the issue at the heart of development studies – namely, the human condition. Delivered through seven lectures and seminars, the course will introduce students to the ideas and academic debates that have informed international development. Adopting a cross-disciplinary approach, it will appeal to students taking majors in all faculties. The course is part of the Minor Development Studies, mandatory to all students enrolled in it. It provides students with the foundational knowledge to allow for a critical engagement with all courses offered in the minor. |
| Faculteit | Letteren | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | drs. I.D. Sennema | | Docent(en) | | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcollege, werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | nog niet bekend | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 10 | Topical Themes in Development Studies | EBB922A05 |
| 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 Development Studies Summer School 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 this Intensive Programme in Tanzania, which involves covering their own costs by the student for travel and upkeep in Tanzania. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. B.J.W. Pennink | | Docent(en) | and othersdr. B.J.W. Penninkdr. C.J. van der Linden | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -groepsbegeleiding , -individuele begeleiding | | Toetsvorm | -actieve deelname, -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Following at least two other courses of the minor Development Studies | | Opmerkingen | Coordinators: dr. B.J.W. Pennink, dr. C.J. van der Linden. Contact: C.J. van der Linden@rug.nl |
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