| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01243017 | Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duur van studie: 1 jaar | Totale krediete: 120 |
| Prof V Thebe [email protected] | +27 (0)124203111 |
| Prof I Pikirayi [email protected] | +27 (0)124204661 |
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The programme offers an advanced cross-disciplinary study of development processes – history of the field of study, epistemological questions of theory, research methods, and the empirical contemporary world of development practice. While the focus is on global processes, emphasis is placed on local and regional examples and on practical applications to local and regional situations. The programme is suited for students from the social, agricultural and environmental sciences that have an interest in understanding development and in bringing change to their societies. It is also relevant for people working in government, the nongovernmental sector, and others seeking to improve their understanding of the changing world.
Minimum krediete: 120
Module-inhoud:
Navorsingsverslag van ongeveer 30 bladsye (10 000 woorde) wat gebaseer is op oorspronklike navorsing oor goedgekeurde onderwerp binne die studieveld van gemeenskapsontwikkeling.Module-inhoud:
Veranderende houdings teenoor verandering en maatskaplike ongelykhede in historiese en ruimtelike perspektief. Die begrip "ontwikkeling" binne die natuur- en menswetenskappe. Kernbegrippe in ontwikkelingsteorie: kapitalisme, sosialisme, kolonialisme en neokolonialisme. Veranderende ontwikkelingsteorieë: Lineêre stadia-teorie, neo-klassieke strukturele veranderingsmodel, modernisasieteorie, afhanklikheidsteorie en post-modernistiese uitdagings. Kontemporêre debatte oor die benutting van wetenskaplike kennis: voorspellings en verwerkliking van verandering; etiese vraagstukke en multidissiplinêre samewerking in ontwikkeling. Verhouding tussen teorie en praktyk en tussen gemeenskapsontwikkeling en verwante spesialisasierigtings.Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The module adopts an applied approach. It takes learners through a journey in the world of development practice since the 1950s, and provides a critical analysis of the different ideological positions influencing post-WW II development. With a bias towards grandiose schemes that dominated the world of development practice in the postcolonial era, it draws the attention of the student to the role of a range of organisations and institutions involved in developing country development process, and the challenges associated with the development culture of the time. The module will look at classic case studies like the Ujamaa, development projects in Lesotho, colonial betterment schemes, and contemporary cases including indigenisation policies, policies promoting migration, gender mainstreaming, land and tenure reforms, etc.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
This module investigates methodological approaches to the practice of development. It focuses on methods and approaches most utilised by development researchers and practitioners in the field. The module aims to equip learners with applied and practical knowledge, as well as the skills to critically examine the approaches, methods, and techniques within the broader scholarly literature. Thus, the module will cover practical instruction in methodologies and approaches including participatory rural appraisal, monitoring and evaluation, aspects of qualitative and quantitative approaches, case study as well as primary and secondary data collection and analysis techniques.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The module provides a critical analysis of contemporary development themes currently dominating development debates and the world of development practice. Particular attention is given to development strategies and practices in the post-development theory impasse era, as well as development challenges and their manifestation in the 21st century. The module will take students through a journey in post-1980s/1990s development, and explores in depth the future prospect of development. Topical themes include grassroots development, gender and development, democracy and governance, food security, climate change and local adaptation, migration and development, disaster and humanitarian emergencies. It will also cover initiatives like the MDGs and the SDGs to demonstrate changing emphasis in development practice.
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