Universität Wien

240088 KU GM3 - Development Theories and Paradigms from a Transdisciplinary Perspective (2023S)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 17.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 24.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 19.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 26.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides an introduction to key theories, paradigms and criticisms of development and development studies. As a first step, we will consider how and why the development idea originated in the context of colonialism and global capitalism. Subsequently, we will critically discuss central (development) arguments in modernization theory, dependency theory, the world-systems approach, and neoliberalism. An additional focus lies on anti-colonial and post-colonial perspectives on development and post-development approaches. In the concluding sessions, we will also focus on the crisis of the current world order and new geopolitical constellations.

The course aims at providing students with a critical understanding of different development theories. In this regard, we address how these theories have influenced development policy, practices, and aid. We will discuss the basic readings in working groups (WG) and the plenary along guiding questions. In thematic WGs, students will either apply these perspectives to self-chosen individual countries or local contexts, or present key concepts such as unequal exchange, neocolonialism or intersectionality based on additional literature.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance, reading of basic texts and active participation, summary of five basic readings along guiding questions (2-3 pages, choose among the basic readings, participation in a thematic working group and presentation of results, seminar paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Introductory Readings:

Sachs, W. (ed.) (2019): The Development Dictionary: A Guide to Knowledge as Power. London: Zed Books.

Peet, R.; Hartwick, E. (2015): Theories of Development. Contentions, Arguments, Alternatives. New York, London.

Veltmeyer, H., Bowles, P. (Eds.) (2022): The Essential Guide to Critical Development Studies. London/New York: Routledge.

Association in the course directory

GM3

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