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The objective of the course is to give students a solid foundation in the basic concepts of various topics covered under advanced development studies, as well as a first impression and understanding of the topics studied and the methodologies used at the frontier of development studies research today. Throughout the course, students will learn how to read research papers, evaluate the data and methodology used, and how to interpret scatter plots and regression results.
Indicative Module Content:Key topics covered will be:
1. The concept of institutions. Types of institutions. What are they and why they are important?
2. How institutions shape economic and political outcomes.
3. How are institutions shaped?
4. Who shapes institutions and why?
5. Why explains variation in institutions across the world?
6. Do institutions really matter?
7. The "Dutch disease"
8. Democracy - Development debate.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 228 |
Total | 250 |
The objective of the module is to give students a solid foundation in the advanced concepts of new institutional economics, as well as a first impression and understanding of the topics studied and the methodologies used at the frontier of institutional research today. Therefore, this module is designed especially for students who are either interested in or intend to specialise in the field of Development Studies, Political Economy, Development Economics and Politics of Development. Therefore, this module is highly recommended for those students who are deeply interested in the afore-mentioned fields.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: There will be an MCQ test covering 30% of the overall weighting towards the end of the trimester. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Oral Examination: There will be an oral exam covering 40% of the overall weighting towards the end of the trimester. The oral exam will take place on the last session. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Class Test: This is a mid-term exam consisting of a one-hour class test covering 30% of the overall weighting towards the final grade. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
1. A written feedback is provided to each student on their exam paper assignment within 20 working days of the assignment in according with university policy. 2. A written feedback is provided to each student on their oral exam within 20 working days of the exam date in according with university policy.