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The course looks at how development has been portrayed in academic texts as well as in novels, films and music. Throughout the course will be a focus on human rights, equity and social inclusion, good governance and resource allocation. Case studies will be used to demonstrate good practice and different cultural, social, economic and political barriers to progress will be identified. The course will conclude with a focus on the need for information, systems, community participation, empowerment and political commitment for the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course looks at how development has been portrayed in academic texts as well as in novels, films and music. Running throughout the course will be a focus on human rights, equity and social inclusion, good governance and resource allocation and how they are central to the sustained achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Case studies will be used to demonstrate good practice and different cultural, social, economic and political barriers to progress will be identified. The course will conclude with a focus on the need for information, systems, community participation, empowerment and political commitment for the realisation of the SDGs.
This course is being offered by the University of Aberdeen Centre for Sustainable International Development. This course is only available to students registered in Programme Years 1 and 2. Attendance at sixth century courses is compulsory. Students who do not attend all classes (including lectures) for a sixth century course, without exceptional cause, will not pass the engagement component of the course and will therefore fail the course.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Workshops and practice questions will provide formative assessments.
Feedback will be given on performance in workshops and practice questions will carry full feedback for immediate self-reflection. The summative assessments will be returned with written feedback.
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