Introduction to International Development

Bachelor 2022/2023

Category 'Best Course for Broadening Horizons and Diversity of Knowledge and Skills'

Category 'Best Course for New Knowledge and Skills'

Type: Elective course (International Bachelor's Programme in World Politics)

Area of studies: International Relations

Delivered by: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 2 year, 3, 4 module

Mode of studies: offline

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Artem Altukhov

Language: English

ECTS credits: 6

Contact hours: 86

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Abstract

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the course introduces students to the theories, historical processes and events, current policy debates, and their practical implementations that are shaping the economic, political, and social direction of international development today. From histories of colonialism, the debt crisis and structural adjustment programs, neoliberalism, and aid we move to examine matters of governance, poverty, informality, and civil society, among others.

Learning Objectives

to demonstrate that development is not just about the ‘South’ or the ‘Third World’ but that it should be understood as a global phenomenon
to describe and evaluate the main intellectual traditions out of which ideas about international development have emerged
to show how development can only be fully understood if its historical and political dimensions are given as much attention as its economic and social dimensions
to illustrate how development policy and practice has evolved over time and why some options are seen as possible by governments, International Financial Institutions and civil society organisations while others are not
to do this by looking in depth at the following key themes: ‘late’ development (i.e. industrialisation now) and industrial policy; agrarian change and rural development; governance and public policy; the international order.

Expected Learning Outcomes

show why development should be understood as a global phenomenon
discuss and critically evaluate the main intellectual traditions shaping international development today
use a range of historical, political, economic and social concepts and facts in your analysis of development issues
demonstrate a good understanding of how policy debates and practical interventions have evolved over time in the context of a number of key themes.
provide an account of the ways in which ideas of development have changed over time since 1945, both reflecting and shaping world historical and political events
describe and evaluate the main features of the founding theories of institutions and civil society
explain the crucial relationship between domestic industrialisation and international trade

Course Contents

Introduction. What is development?
Ideas of development
Theories of the state and market
Theories of institutions and civil society
The origins of capitalism and the rise of the West
The rise and fall of the era of national development
Late development and industrial policy
Agrarian change and rural development
Governance and public policy
The international order

Assessment Elements

Participation
Mock Exam
Final Oral Exam
Final oral exam on the entire contents of the course. The students cannot use any materials.

Interim Assessment

2022/2023 4th module
0.175 * Participation + 0.15 * Mock Exam + 0.35 * Final Oral Exam

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Economic development, Todaro, M. P., 2009
Todaro, M. P. . (DE-588)120058022, (DE-576)163325057. (2006). Economic development / Michael P. Todaro; Stephen C. Smith. Harlow: Pearson Educational, Addison Wesley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.120376784

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Development as freedom, Sen, A., 1999
Economic development, Todaro, M. P., 2015
James Clark. (2019). Economic Development: Analysis and Planning Strategy. [N.p.]: White Press Academics. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2267922
Kemnitz, A., & Roessler, M. (2017). Economic development, democratic institutions, and repression in non-democratic regimes: Theory and evidence. CEPIE Working Papers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.p.zbw.tudcep.0417
Rodrik, D., Subramanian, A., & Trebbi, F. (2004). Institutions Rule: The Primacy of Institutions Over Geography and Integration in Economic Development. Journal of Economic Growth, 9(2), 131–165. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOEG.0000031425.72248.85

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