GEOG40630 Development in Asia

Academic Year 2018/2019

Contemporary Asia is a dynamic world region characterised by extreme social, cultural
and biophysical diversity, as well as rapid transformation. This module introduces the key
theories, concepts, themes and challenges within the theory and practice of development, which will examined in relation to the Asian context. The main factors underpinning processes of economic, socio-cultural, political, and environmental change in Asia will be examined through regional and local case studies. Moreover, emphasis will be placed on debates over the impacts – benefits, costs and
risks - of different development approaches on Asia’s people and places.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students will have:
1. A broad understanding of the key current concepts and questions in
development geography via an examination of the Asian region.
2. A critical understanding of the main processes of socio-cultural, economic, political
and environmental development and change taking place in Asia, as well as their
impacts on Asia’s people and places.
3. Developed critical writing and analytical skills through essay-writing, synthesising
readings, formal presentation, and oral critiquing.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Small Group

15
Specified Learning Activities

70
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

175
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing

Not recorded

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible