Introduction to International Inequality & Development (POLS1701)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
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
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Assessment methods
Tutorial participation, Essays, Final Exam (2 hours) In Person
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
In this course, we explore the relationship between development and inequality in a world political context. We will introduce and analyse historical trajectories of development and their continuing contemporary relevance, covering some of the most important theories and issues through which we can come to a better understanding of political struggles over social change. Among the issues we cover are colonialism and its legacies, education, manufacturing, debt, health, gender, extractive industries and conflict. The course concludes by reflecting on the relevance (or not) of the contemporary development project.
