Introduction to International Inequality & Development (POLS1701)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Assessment methods
Assignment, tutorial work and exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Melissa Johnston ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course introduces students to the relationship between development and inequality in world politics. It explores historical experiences of development, theories of development and contemporary issues, such as trade, hunger and the role of women in development. Throughout, the course focuses on critically investigating competing concepts and approaches to development, and considers those in the context of the struggles for justice.
