The unit introduces key social science concepts relevant to Development Studies. Students will learn to identify and critically assess fundamental ideas in social theory, including society as social facts, social action and change, the moral dimensions of human life, intercultural relations, and the idea of the global and universal in human societies.
Classes
1x2hr seminar/week
Assessment
1x2000wd essay (30%), Weekly short writing exercise (1500wd equiv)(20%), 1x2000wd take-home exercise (35%), 1x500wd presentation (5%), participation (10%)
Semester 1
24 Feb 2020