International development
Key Thinkers in Development
Module code: L2145
Level 4
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework
Who are the main thinkers in international development? What do they say, and why do they disagree?
Are thinkers from the past relevant today?
In this module, we:
- cover some of the most important thinkers in international development
- discuss why they provide contrasting ways of understanding the state of the world
- explore different visions of what development means.
You will be introduced to thinkers such as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Frantz Fanon, Naila Kabeer, Diane Elson and Amartya Sen.
Module learning outcomes
- Identify who are key thinkers in international development
- Identify why thinkers hold different views on development
- Critically review diverse approaches to development
- Undertake independent research