DEVT 3009 - Contemporary Aid & Development
North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DEVT 3009 Course Contemporary Aid & Development Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Summer Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 12 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Incompatible DEVT 3005, DEVT 2005 Assessment Critical Topic Journal 30%, Groupwork Project & Presentation 20%, Research Essay 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Tait Brimacombe
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
- Provide an in-depth understanding of development policy and practice.
- Provide a critical examination of conceptualisations and contemporary debates on aid and aid effectiveness.
- Develop and apply critical thinking skills.
- Develop skills to work collaboratively in a learning and research environment.
- Develop and pursue independent research skills and ability to conduct critical enquiry.
- Develop effective skills in research communication.
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4, 6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3, 4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All course material will be made available online via MyUni (Canvas).
Recommended Resources
All course material will be made available online via MyUni (Canvas).
Online Learning
All course material will be made available online via MyUni (Canvas). All material will be published prior to the commencement of the course.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be taught in a summer school intensive format, with an integrated/combined lecture & seminar format.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload: Structured Learning
Workload Total Hours 1x1hr lecture per topic 9 hours 1x2hr seminar per topic 18 hours 3x3hr practical sessions 9 hours 36 hours In addition to the above, it is anticipated that students will spend approximately 120 hours engaged in self-directed learning. These activities include - reading preparation for each topic, contributions towards groupwork assessments, independent research time and assignment preparation and writing.
Learning Activities Summary
Topic Lecture & Seminar Topic 1 Introduction: Key Concepts, Terminology & Definitions 2 Aid Trends 3 Aid Effectiveness: Global Frameworks 4 Aid Effectiveness & Delivery: The State, NGOs & 'New' Donors 5 Aid Effectiveness & Modality: Partnerships & Ownership 6 Corporatisation & Privatisation of Aid 7 Aid or Trade? 8 Contested Concepts: Aid, National Security & Diplomacy 9 Beyond Aid? Doing Development Differently & Thinking and Working Politically -
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
Assessment Task Task Type Due Date Weightings Learning Outcome Critical Topic Journal (1500 words) Summative 25 Jan 2019 30% 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 Groupwork Project & Presentation Formative & Summative 8 Feb 2019 20% 1, 2, 4, 6 Research Essay (2500 words) Summative 15 Feb 2019 50% 3, 5, 6 Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Detail
Critical Topic Journal: Students will be asked to write a 1500 word critical journal on a topic relating to aid effectiveness. A critical reflection guidance note will be available for students to access via MyUni (Canvas) and students will be given a number of questions and prompts to guide their journal. Students will be provided with an assessment rubric to guide their preparation. This will be made available via MyUni (Canvas).
Groupwork Project & Presentation: Students will be allocated to a group of 2-4 students during the first seminar of the course. Students will be expected to work in these groups in order to complete a number of project tasks in each seminar, with the final project being presented in the last seminar of the semester. Further information on these tasks and the presentation requirements will be available on MyUni (Canvas). Online groups will be create via MyUni (Canvas) in order to facilitate group communication and assessment. Students will be provided with an assessment rubric to guide their preparation. This will be made available via MyUni (Canvas).
Research Essay: Students will be asked to write a 2500 word essay. Students will be required to select ONE question to answer. Questions will be available on MyUni (Canvas). Students will be provided with an assessment rubric to guide their preparation. This will be made available via MyUni (Canvas).Submission
Assignments are to be submitted electronically via Tunitin.
There will be no extensions granted wtihout adequate documentation. All students are encouraged to read throguh the Modified Arrangements of Coursework Assessment Policy for further information about extension procedures.
Late assignments will incur a penalty of 2% per day for each day past the deadline. Any assignments NOT submitted within 7 days of the deadline will receive a grade of ZERO.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Academic Support with writing and study skills
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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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