Economic Development
24 hours face to face + blended
One Semester or equivalent
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit aims to increase students' awareness and understanding of conceptual and contemporary issues and concepts related to economic development in Australia and countries in the process of development. The unit also provides students an ability to reach independent and informed assessments of development issues and their possible solutions.
Requisites
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Research and investigate issues related to local and international economic development
- Collaboratively analyse and evaluate theoretical concepts related to economic development economic development issues, problems and policies
- Demonstrate analytical thinking related to the complex mix of forces that can both foster and hinder economic development locally and internationally
- Evaluate the main policy solutions put forward by governments and various international agencies identifying their limitations independently and collaboratively
- Research, analyse and evaluate policy related options and outcomes related to development issues and policies
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
OUA
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,5 |
| Presentation and Report | Group | 20 - 30% | 2,3,4 |
| Research Report | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,3,4,5 |
Content
- Concepts and Principles of Economic Development: Concepts of Economic Development. Theories of Economic Development
- Development Problems and Policies: National and International Perspectives: Population. Human Capital. Agriculture. The Environment. Development Planning and the Role of State. Financial Reform and Fiscal Policy
- Development Problems and Policies: National and International Perspectives: Trade. Payments, Debt and Stabilisation. Foreign Investment and Aid. Development Prospects
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.