(POL258B - Spring)
Level: 5
Semester: B
Credit Value: 15
Module Convenor: Dr Clive Gabay
Overlap: None
Pre-requisite: None
Compulsory for: Semi-compulsory L250, L25Y
Associate Availability: Full Year and Spring only
Description:
Cartel violence in Central America, rapid urbanisation in West Africa, and huge wealth disparities in the 'rising powers' of India and China. What connects these issues? How useful and accurate is it to talk about 'the developing world' in these contexts? This module introduces students to a number of case studies across what is referred to as the developing world, in order to explore the historical and ongoing relationships between wealth and poverty, the 'international' and the 'domestic'.
Assessment: 1 x 2000 word report (40%) and 2 hour Exam (60%)
