240048 VO GM1 - Principles of Development Research (2020S)

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

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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Due to the current situation, it is impossible to meet in person in class. You have been informed about the attempts to keep up teaching provisionally via Moodle. Please make use of the fora set up on Moodle.

Thursday 05.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Thursday 19.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 26.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 02.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 23.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 30.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 07.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 14.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 28.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 04.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Thursday 18.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
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Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the introductory lecture of the Master, in a first step, the aims of the Master concerning contents and methodology/methods as well as the transdisciplinary approach in teaching and research will be briefly discussed. Then two thematic fields of development research (power, labor) will be addressed by making use of divers perspectives and approaches aiming towards a transdisciplinary methodology. Attention shall also be directed to the differences in the thematic fields between the Global South and the Global North.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test (four dates: 1st exam date June 25, 2020; three more dates during the winter term 2020 will be announced in time). Two short essays concerning questions which refer to two or more lectures respectively will have to be written. Any materials 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. The exam will be held online (via Moodle).

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

Contents of the lectures and of obligatory literature as announced by the lecturers.

Reading list

Will be announced on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

GM1; MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies, Modul Grundlagen aus einer anderen Disziplin der Global Studies

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:20