ECON 7058 - Development Economics IIID
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ECON 7058 Course Development Economics IIID Coordinating Unit Economics Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assumed Knowledge ECON 7011 & ECON 7071 Restrictions Available to MFin&BusEc, ProCertPubPolicy, GradCertEc, GradCertIntEc, GradDipIT&D, GradDipIntEc, GradDipAppEc, MAppEc, MAppEc(PubPolicy), MAppEc(Int) & MITD students only Assessment Typically mid-semester exam, tutorial work, large assignment & final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Tatyana Chesnokova
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:1 The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough introduction to some central themes and results in issues of economic development. 2 Understand the level of formal analysis, the measurement of inequality and the major models of economic growth, international trade, productivity effects of health, private and social returns to education, child labour, and the markets for credit 3 Be familiar with empirical evidence on the patterns of economic development 4 Develop the capacity to read and understand the journal literature in the area of economic development University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2,3, 4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2,3, 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1, 2,3, 4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1, 2,3, 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1, 2,3, 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2,3, 4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1, 2,3, 4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1, 2,3, 4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Development Economics by Debraj Ray, 1998, Princeton University Press.
Understanding Poverty by Banerjee et al, 2006 (free electronic book)Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Learning in this course is through lectures, tutorials, and personal study. The format of the teaching consists of two formal lectures of one hour per week and one tutorial session per week.
The lectures will provide you with the necessary understanding of the material to be able to solve the exercises you will be given during tutorials or exams.
Tutorials represent an important learning component of the class. The tutorials consist of 11 weekly sets of problems. Students are expected to work through the assignments independently and prepare solutions to be discussed during the tutorial time. The tutorial questions will include problem-solving exercises, policy article discussions and exercises with spreadsheets on actual data.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week. In addition, the workload for this class is designed for 9 hours per week of independent study.Learning Activities Summary
TOPICS Wk 1 Introduction: What is Economic Development? How do we measure it? Wk 2-3 Economic Growth Wk 4 Economic Inequality Wk 5 History, Colonialism and Institutions Wk 6-7 Trade and Development Wk 8 Fertility and Population Growth Wk 9-11 The Role of Human Capital: Health, Education, Child Labor Wk 12 The Role of Physical Capital: Credit and Microfinance -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
- Mid semester test (20%). Will be held in Week 6, on 9th April, in class.
- Tutorial Participation (10%). Students are expected to source materials for the answers to the tutorial problem sets themselves and in discussion with their classmates. Students are expected to discuss their proposed solutions during the tutorials. The tutors will be available to discuss the answers which students propose. Tutors in charge will assess student's tutorial participation.
- Research Essay (10%). Due by 28th May. More information to be provided by the lecturer.
- Final Exam (60%) There will be a 2 hour exam. Please refer to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/timetable.html
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance is expected for all tutorials.Assessment Detail
The final exam will cover the full set of material developed in this course. This includes all materials from the lectures and other readings, as well as discussions and exercises considered in the tutorials.
Cheating in Examinations and plagiarism in Related Forms of Assessment is a serious act of academic misconduct. Any incidence will be reported for disciplinary action.
Any student failing to take the mid-semester test or attend tutorial must present a valid justification (medical, compassionate, or a valid University sanctioned representation) before any redemption points can be arranged for the final exam.
Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks cannot be awarded for handwriting that cannot be read.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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