School of Global Studies

Development and the State (L2128)

Development and the State

Module L2128

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the different theoretical
perspectives which have been used to explain, interpret and evaluate the
place of the state in development.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the development experiences and
trajectories of a range of different states and state forms.

Formulate academically informed opinions about the relationship between
the state and development.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of how different states can purse different forms of development that are more or less emancipatory to marginalised peoples.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (3000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour11111111111

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