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What is International Development?

Offered By: University of East Anglia via FutureLearn

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Course Description

Overview

Discover the fascinating study of international development

On this course, you will learn how international development is conceptualised, imagined and communicated as an area of study.

You will consider the ways international development impacts individuals living in different parts of the world, focusing on Nairobi in Kenya.

You will use the example of Nairobi to relate abstract concepts and debates to the lived experiences of real people.

Upon completion of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of indicators of development, population growth, migration, urbanisation, and environmental issues like waste and pollution.

We have facilitation dates planned with our course team for:

  • 25th October - Friday 27th November 2021
  • 7th February - Friday 12th March 2022
  • 9th May - Friday 11th June 2022

This course is designed for anyone interested in diversity across the world.

It will be of particular interest to those considering study or work in international development.


Syllabus

  • Introduction to the Course and Measuring Development
    • Introduction to the course and measuring development
  • Uneven development
    • Uneven development
  • Media and Development
    • Media and Development
  • Demography, Gender, Health and Development
    • Demography, gender, health and development
  • Migration and Urbanisation
    • Migration and urbanisation

Taught by

David Girling, Laura Camfield, Emil Dauncey and Martin Scott

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