Current Issues in Global Development

MGDI10011 Current Issues in Global Development 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 1 Thomas Gillespie Unit coordinator Global Development Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course unit examines the relationship between globalisation, poverty and inequality in the 21st century. Drawing on research in the disciplines of economics, human geography and politics, it introduces different approaches to conceptualising globalisation and current debates around global poverty and inequality. It examines the role of different development actors (such as states, international institutions, corporations and social movements) in both governing and contesting globalisation processes. Through in-depth case studies, the course explores various dimensions of globalisation (such as production, trade, finance, logistics, labour and urbanisation), and how these relate to poverty and inequality dynamics in specific geographical contexts. In addition, it critically evaluates contemporary policy approaches in order to analyse the challenges encountered when seeking to manage globalisation and address poverty and inequality in both theory and practice. This course unit examines the relationship between globalisation, poverty and inequality in the 21st century. Drawing on research in the disciplines of economics, human geography and politics, it introduces different approaches to conceptualising globalisation and current debates around global poverty and inequality. It examines the role of different development actors (such as states, international institutions, corporations and social movements) in both governing and contesting globalisation processes. Through in-depth case studies, the course explores various dimensions of globalisation (such as production, trade, finance, logistics, labour and urbanisation), and how these relate to poverty and inequality dynamics in specific geographical contexts. In addition, it critically evaluates contemporary policy approaches in order to analyse the challenges encountered when seeking to manage globalisation and address poverty and inequality in both theory and practice. The unit aims to:<ol> <li>Introduce different approaches to conceptualising globalisation</li> <li>Provide an overview of current debates around global poverty and inequality</li> <li>Examine the role of different actors in governing and contesting processes of globalisation </li> <li>Explore the various dimensions of globalisation, and how these relate to poverty and inequality dynamics in specific geographical contexts   </li> <li>Critically evaluate policy approaches to managing globalisation and addressing poverty and inequality</li> <li>Develop transferable skills, including developing an argument, participating in group discussions and communicating ideas both verbally and in writing</li></ol> This course unit will enhance student outcomes by developing skills needed for employability, including: critical and analytical skills; teamwork skills; independent working skills; and time management skills, including working to deadlines. <ul> <li>Distinguish between different approaches to conceptualising globalisation</li> <li>Describe current trends in global poverty and inequality</li> <li>Identify the role of different development actors at the international, national and sub-national levels in governing and contesting globalisation</li></ul> <ul> <li>Analyse various dimensions of globalisation and their relationship with poverty and inequality dynamics</li> <li>Compare the relationship between globalisation, poverty and inequality in different geographical contexts</li> <li>Critically evaluate policy approaches to managing globalisation and addressing poverty and inequality</li></ul> <ul><li>Reflect on their contribution to group projects and producing collaborative outputs </li></ul> <ul><li>Formulate a critical and analytical argument, making use of appropriate evidence</li></ul> StructureThe course content will be divided into two parts. The first part will introduce different approaches to conceptualising globalisation, current debates around global poverty and inequality, and the role of different development actors in governing and contesting globalisation. The second part will apply these frameworks to specific cases through an in-depth examination of different dimensions of globalisation and their relationship with poverty and inequality dynamics.  Indicative weekly topic schedule:Part one: Frameworks   <ul><li>Week 1: Understanding globalisation</li><li>Week 2: Governing globalisation</li><li>Week 3: Global poverty</li><li>Week 4: Global inequality</li><li>Week 5: Contesting globalisation  </li></ul>Part two: Dimensions   <ul><li>Week 6: Trade</li><li>Week 7: Production</li><li>Week 8: Logistics</li><li>Week 9: Finance</li><li>Week 10: Labour</li><li>Week 11: Cities</li></ul> OverviewThe course is delivered through weekly lectures and tutorials. In particular, the course will comprise:<ul><li>Weekly lectures (2 hours) that provide a critical overview of each topic and include opportunities for interaction through small group activities and discussion;</li><li>Weekly tutorials (1 hour) that will employ a variety of group-based activities based on discussion of readings set in advance. In addition, assessed group presentations will take place in tutorials.</li></ul>Lecture slides, reading lists and tutorial instructions will be provided on Canvas in advance of each session. 0 Other 10% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 70% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 20% <ol><li>Group presentation (15 minutes/10 slides; 20%) </li><li>Individual reflection on contribution to group presentation (500 words; 10%)</li><li>Essay (2,000 words; 70%)</li></ol> Written feedback provided at the end of the semester Verbal feedback on contributions to tutorial activities will act as formative assessment to prepare students for this summative assessment.Written feedback with summative assessment. The content and timing of feedback will be consistent with University policy. BSc Global Development BSc (Hons) Global Development First Year Mandatory N Dicken, P. (2015). Global shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy. Sage.Ritzer, G., & Dean, P. (2021). Globalization: A Basic Text, 3rd Edition. John Wiley & Sons.Veltmeyer, H., & Bowles, P. (Eds.). (2021). The essential guide to critical development studies, 2nd Edition. Routledge.Ritzer, G., & Dean, P. (2021). Globalization: A Basic Text, 3rd Edition. John Wiley & Sons. Chapter 2.Dicken, P. (2015). Global shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy. Sage. Chapter 1.Alami, I., Dixon, A. D., & Mawdsley, E. (2021). State capitalism and the new global D/development regime. Antipode, 53(5), 1294-1318.Babb, S. (2013). The Washington Consensus as transnational policy paradigm: Its origins, trajectory and likely successor. Review of International Political Economy, 20(2), 268-297.Hickel, J. (2016). The true extent of global poverty and hunger: questioning the good news narrative of the Millennium Development Goals. Third World Quarterly, 37(5), 749-767.Hulme, D. (2015). Global poverty: global governance and poor people in the post-2015 era. Routledge.Horner, R., & Hulme, D. (2019). From international to global development: new geographies of 21st century development. Development and Change, 50(2), 347-378.Milanovic, B. (2016). Global inequality: a new approach for the age of globalization. Harvard University Press.  Lectures 22 Tutorials 11 0 167 This unit centres critical theoretical perspectives that have historically been marginalised within academia, including feminism, Marxism and postcolonialism. The reading list features the work of women and BAME authors and scholars from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.