Core
6
6 ECTS
Spring
EC245 Intermediate Macroeconomics
EC 390
TBD
2017
Economics, Institutions, and Development
Theories of Growth and Development
Historical Experience
Poverty, Inequality, and Development
Demographics
Urbanisation and Migration
Education and Health
Agriculture
Environment
International Trade
Balance of Payments
Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid
Financial and Fiscal Policy
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lectures |
15 | 1.5 | 22.5 |
|
Workshops |
5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
|
Seminars |
5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Tutorials | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
|
Total Contact Hours |
45.0 | ||
|
Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours |
105.0 | ||
| Total Engagement Hours | 150.0 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Exam |
1 |
3 hours |
50% |
Week 17 |
|
Mid-semester test |
1 |
2 hours |
20% |
Week 8 |
|
Project (Policy brief) Presentation |
1 |
2000 words 20 minutes |
20% 10% |
Week 13 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
To understand key economic terminology as used in the field of Economics and to be competent in the reading of economic literature
To notice and evaluate the interrelationships of political and economic factors and their importance for economic development.
Evaluate information on different theories and models of economic development.
Understand both macro and micro aspects of development.
Acquire knowledge of the impact of globalisation on the economic development of various countries.
Demonstrate understanding of the impact of national policies on economic development of the country and on poverty, inequality and regional development within a country.
Appreciation of the variety of factors influencing the path of economic development of a country.
Ability to question current thinking and take a part in debates on contemporary issues and topics.
To identify concepts and principles underlying theoretical frameworks, recognize their competing perspectives and notice possibility of new concepts within existing framework.
Propose different national policies as solutions for specific development problems in specific contexts.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Learning for this module will primarily be textbook based, with a limited number of additional readings for specific topics chosen by the course tutor. Teaching will be a combination of lectures and tutorial discussion groups.
Tutorials will provide a forum for in-depth topical analysis and set class quizzes which test student subject knowledge. Students will engage in independent, guided study with the support of the course tutor.
(ILO:1-10)
Assessment Strategy:
One midterm exam and two quizzes will test if students are keeping up with the reading and course content materials, and help them focus their learning. (ILO:1-6)
Students will design and produce a policy brief relating to a chosen topic within economic development. (ILO: 8)
Final cumulative exam (ILO: 1-7,9,10)
Class discussion and participation. (ILO:1-10)
Practical Skills:
Ability to notice and comprehend complex economic and politics relationships
Interpret and articulate on models and theories relating to economic development
Understand and interpret various national policies
Interpret basic data relating to globalisation and present ideas in a reasoned manner.
Ability to apply the theory related to Economics and Politics Development to the real-life concerns.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures (PS:1-4)
Tutorials and group work (PS:1-5)
Independent, guided study with the support of the course tutor (PS:1-5)
Assessment Strategy:
Written paper: Policy brief (PS:5)
Exams (PS:1-5)
Transferable Skills:
Ability to effectively present own and others’ point of view
Communication Skills: Written and Oral
Critical thinking skills
Analytical skills
Ability to extract meaning from information
Ability to present a balanced argument
Problem solving skills
Meet deadlines
Good time management
Organize/manage projects
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures (TS:5)
Tutorials (TS: 1-7)
Independent, guided study with the support of the course tutor (TS: 1-10)
Assessment Strategy:
Written paper: Policy brief (TS: 1-10)
Exams (TS: 1-7)
Set text
Todaro, M., Smith, S., (2014), Economic Development, 12th Edition, Pearson
Supplementary Materials
Goldin, I., (2016) The Pursuit of Development: Economic Growth, Social Change and Ideas, Oxford University Press
Giugale, M., (2014), Economic Development: What Everyone Needs to Know, Oxford University Press USA
Soderborn, M., Teal, F., et al, (2014), Empirical Development Economics, Routledge
De Janvry., Sadoulet, E., (2016), Development Economics: Theory and Practice, Routedge
Snowdon, B., (2009), Globalisation, Development and Transition: Conversations with Eminent Economists, Edward Elgar Publishing
Harald Claes, D., Knutsen, C., (2011), Governing the Global Economy : Politics, Institutions and Economic Development, Routledge
Institute of Economic Development, (2017), [online] http://www.ied.co.uk/ (Accessed 17 April 2017).
The Economist, (2017), Economic development, [online] http://www.economist.com/topics/economic-development (Accessed 17 April 2017).
IMF, (2017), [online] http://www.imf.org/ (Accessed 17 April 2017)
Elsevier, (2017), Journal of development Economics, ( [online] http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-development-economics/open-access-articles/ (Accessed 17 April 2017)
Please note
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the module and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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