Universität Wien

240118 VO+UE VM3 / VM6 - Geopolitics and Develpment (2022S)

A Global South perspective

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

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.03. 18:30 - 21:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 22.03. 18:30 - 21:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 05.04. 18:30 - 21:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 03.05. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Tuesday 17.05. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Tuesday 31.05. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Tuesday 21.06. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course we will examine the linkage between (critical) geopolitics and development. After analyzing classical/imperialist geopolitics (Mackinder, Haushofer and others) we will focus on a major topic of geopolitics relevant to the Global south: development. With the help of Global South Theories (e.g. dependency theory, anti- and postcolonial theories; critical geopolitics) we will apply the theoretical debates in geopolitics and development to two case studies:
China´s Engagement with African Development - Power M. & .Mohan G. (2010)
Geopolitics and Feminism (cases from Guatemala and India) - Casolo J. & Sapana D. (2013)

Course overview
1. The starting point: Criticism of classical/
2. The intersection between Geopolitics and Development – analysis with the help of Global South Theories
3. Case studies

Learning Outcomes
• Awareness of the rich heritage and variety of critical engagement with geopolitical thought and development in the Global South.
• Evaluation and understanding of the intersection between Geopolitics and Development.
• Ability to apply critically the theoretical reflections to two case studies

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance, assignments of small written exercises & participation 60%
Final essay (5-6 Pages) 40%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading Scale:
1 = 87-100 % excellent (outstanding performance)
2 = 75-86 % good (generally good, but with some errors)
3 = 63-74 % satisfactory (generally sound work with a number of substantial errors)
4 = 50-62 % sufficient (performance meets the minimum criteria)
5 = 0 – 49 % unsatisfactory

Examination topics

The content of the class.

Reading list

Power, M. (2019). Geopolitics and Development, Routledge (selected chapters)
Tuathail, G. Ó., & Toal, G. (1994). Critical Geopolitics and Development Theory: Intensifying the Dialogue. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 19(2), 228–23
Classical

Power M. & .Mohan G. (2010) Towards a Critical Geopolitics of China's Engagement with African Development, Geopolitics, 15:3, 462-495
Casolo J. & Sapana D. (2013) Domesticated Dispossessions? Towards a Transnational Feminist Geopolitics of Development, Geopolitics, 18:4, 800-834,

More literature will be provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

VM3 / VM6;

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:28