Poverty and Development

MGDI60141 Poverty and Development 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Thomas Gillespie Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <div>This course examines the relationship between poverty and development in the 21st century. It introduces and critically evaluates different approaches to defining, measuring and explaining poverty. It explores the causes of characteristics of different types of poverty, such as rural and urban poverty. The role of different actors, such as states, international institutions and social movements in reducing poverty is explored. In addition, the post-2015 global poverty agenda and the relationship between global governance and poverty reduction is examined. Through in-depth case studies, the course explores different approaches to poverty reduction and the challenges associated with addressing poverty in diverse contexts. Adopting a global development approach, the course examines the continued production of poverty in rich countries and compares the causes and characteristics of poverty in the global North and South.</div>  This course examines the relationship between poverty and development in the 21st century. It introduces and critically evaluates different approaches to defining, measuring and explaining poverty. It explores the causes of characteristics of different types of poverty, such as rural and urban poverty. The role of different actors, such as states, international institutions and social movements in reducing poverty is explored. In addition, the post-2015 global poverty agenda and the relationship between global governance and poverty reduction is examined. Through in-depth case studies, the course explores different approaches to poverty reduction and the challenges associated with addressing poverty in diverse contexts. Adopting a global development approach, the course examines the continued production of poverty in rich countries and compares the causes and characteristics of poverty in the global North and South. The unit aims to:<ol><li>Introduce and critically evaluate different approaches to defining, measuring and explaining poverty</li><li>Explore the causes and characteristics of different types of poverty, such as rural and urban poverty</li><li>Discuss the role of different actors, including states, international institutions and social movements, in addressing poverty</li><li>Examine the post-2015 global poverty agenda and the relationship between global governance and poverty reduction</li><li>Critically analyse different approaches to poverty reduction and the challenges encountered when addressing poverty in diverse contexts</li><li>Compare the causes and characteristics of poverty in the global North and South</li></ol>  Students will be able to:<ul> <li>Distinguish between different approaches to defining, measuring and explaining poverty</li> <li>Explain the causes and characteristics of different types of poverty in diverse contexts</li> <li>Identify different approaches to poverty reduction and the role of various actors in addressing poverty</li></ul> Students will be able to:<ul> <li>Critically evaluate different approaches to defining, measuring and explaining poverty</li> <li>Analyse different approaches to poverty reduction and the challenges encountered when addressing poverty in different contexts</li> <li>Compare the causes and characteristics of different types of poverty in diverse contexts</li></ul> Students will be able to:<ul> <li>Analyse the practical challenges encountered when addressing poverty in diverse contexts</li></ul> Students will be able to:<ul> <li>Develop and structure a critical and analytical argument</li> <li>Gather and make use of appropriate evidence to support analyses</li> <li>Work towards deadlines</li> <li>Participate in group discussions</li> <li>Express themselves verbally and in writing</li> <li>Demonstrate critical thinking   </li></ul> <div>Teaching and learning will be centred around 10 lecture sessions and three tutorial sessions.  Lectures will combine presentation of the learning material with interactive activities. Tutorials encourage students to engage critically with the learning material through group activities, presentations and debates.</div>  2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% <ul><li>Written assignment (3,000 words)</li></ul> Detailed written feedback provided. MSc Global Urban Devel & Plan MSc Global Urban Devel & Plan PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc International Development Intl Dev: Global Trade Ind PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc International Development ID: Development Management PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc International Development ID:Poverty,Inequality and Dev PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc International Development ID:Poverty,Conflict&Reconstruc PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc International Development ID:Enviro,Climate Change & Dev PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc International Development International Development PGDT Taught Component Optional Y Crane, A., Elwood, S., & Lawson, V. (2020). Re‐Politicising Poverty: Relational Re‐ conceptualisations of Impoverishment. Antipode, 52(2), 339-351.Fischer, A. M. (2018). Poverty as ideology: rescuing social justice from global development agendas. Zed Books.Sullivan, D., & Hickel, J. (2023). Capitalism and extreme poverty: A global analysis of real wages, human height, and mortality since the long 16th century. World development, 161, 106026.Hulme, D. (2015) Global Poverty: Global governance and poor people in the post-2015 era. Routledge.Lawson, V. & Elwood, S. (eds.) (2018) Relational Poverty Politics: Forms, Struggles, and Possibilities, University of Georgia Press.  Moser, C. (Ed.) (2016) Gender, asset accumulation and just cities: Pathways to transformation. Routledge.Roy, A. & Crane, E. S. (eds.) (2015) Territories of poverty: Rethinking north and south, University of Georgia Press.Sumner, A., Ortiz-Juarez, E., & Hoy, C. (2022). Measuring global poverty before and during the pandemic: a political economy of overoptimism. Third World Quarterly, 43(1), 1-17.Sheppard, E., Sparks, T., & Leitner, H. (2020). World class aspirations, urban informality, and poverty politics: A North–South comparison. Antipode, 52(2), 393-407. Lectures 20 Practical classes & workshops 1 Tutorials 6 0 125