Universität Wien

240003 VO Inequality and Development (2024W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 15.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 22.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 10.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Friday 24.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this lecture series of the Master's in Development Studies, different dimensions of inequality are presented from a transdisciplinary perspective. Using concrete thematic fields and regional case studies, the aim is to show how local articulations of inequality are embedded in global processes.Topics addressed by the units include the historical and current effects of colonialism and racism, the unequal distribution of income and wealth, the global political economy and financial capitalism, the international division of labor and ecological inequality.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test (four dates: dates will be announced in due time). Two short essays concerning questions which refer to two or more lectures respectively will have to be written. Any printouts or books may be used during the exam. Evaluation will refer to the ability to handle the facts and - in particular - the ability to analytically deal with the topic.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

More than 8 points in the final test; maximum 16 points. 9-10 points: sufficient, 11-12 points: satisfactory, 13-14 point: good, 15-16 points: very good.

Examination topics

Lecture contents and literature

Reading list

Karin Fischer, Margarete Grandner (Hg.), Globale Ungleichheiten. Über Zusammenhänge von Kolonialismus, Arbeitsverhältnissen und Naturverbrauch (Wien: Mandelbaum, Neuauflage 2022)

Association in the course directory

IE: VM1 bis VM8,

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