Horizontal Development(s) (007IDS)
Horizontal Development(s)
Module 007IDS
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module explores emerging ‘horizontal’ forms of development assistance and humanitarian aid. These include flows of resources, expertise and labour that make
up ‘South-South humanitarianism’ (Pacitto and Fiddian-Qasmiyeh 2013). They are understood as informal, decentral development practices, and include hometown associations and grassroots groups, local and international solidarity activities, and peer-to-peer assistance. Topics and questions cover to what extent these forms of private aid address the power differentials that lie at the heart of the traditional North-South aid paradigms; whether these initiatives have distinctive modes of operation or ethics; and what difference these new forms of aid make for those that receive their support.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of key theoretical perspectives on horizontal development(s)
Critically reflect on the theories of, and assumptions about, peer-to-peer support, private aid, and solidarity in dominant development paradigms.
Critically analyse the political, economic and social factors that shape these emerging forms of development and private aid
Independently identify, explore and evaluate appropriate evidence of drivers of such private aid activities through specific case studies.
Independently identify, explore and evaluate appropriate evidence of drivers of such private aid activities through specific case studies.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T2 Week 7 | 25.00% |
| Report | PS2 Week 2 | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
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Dr Anna Laing
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Prof Grace Carswell
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Mr Fred Fordham
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