Development and the State (L2128)
Development and the State
Module L2128
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Why are some countries rich and other countries poor? What is the role of States across time in facilitating or blocking development?
• In this module you will gain an understanding of the modern state and its relation to development.
• You will study the key theoretical traditions of liberalism, statism and Marxism.
• You will study the rise of the major capitalist states, the rise of welfare states, the East Asian development experience, dynamics of development in the former Soviet bloc, neoliberalism and alternatives to development.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the different theoretical perspectives which have been used to explain, interpret and evaluate the place of the state in development
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the development experiences and trajectories of a range of different states and state forms
Formulate academically informed opinions about the relationship between the state and development
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Benjamin Selwyn
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Dr Anna Laing
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Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
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Mr Simon Overton
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