DEVT 2100 - Poverty in the 21st Century
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DEVT 2100 Course Poverty in the 21st Century Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Assessment Group presentation, Documentary film review, Essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Andrew Skuse
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of development studies at advanced levels 2 Provide a critical examination of definitions and theories of poverty, poverty reduction, and social development 3 Demonstrate the ability to frame research questions and develop effective ways of pursuing them 4 Develop and apply critical thinking skills 5 Demonstrate skills in communication and collaborative enquiry 6 Foster an awareness of ethical, social, and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4, 5, 6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
6 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1 hour lecture + 2 hour seminarWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester
1 x 1 hour lecture per week 12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Week 1: Course overview, structure, expectation and assessment
Week 2: What is Social Development for Poverty Reduction?
Week 3: Defining Poverty - from absolute to relative to multidimensionality
Week 4: Assessing Poverty - indices, tools and techniques
Week 5: Livelihoods - rural and urban perspectives
Week 6: Research/Reading Activity
Week 7: Planning for Poverty Reduction: The World Bank, IMF and National Poverty Reduction Plans
Week 8: Education, Human Development and Poverty
Week 9: Health and Development
Week 10: Social Welfare, Social Protection and Safety Nets
Week 11: Poverty, Work and Trade
Week 12: Research/Reading Activity -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Seminar Presentation - 20% of final mark
Practical - 35% of final mark
Essay - 45% of final mark
Assessment Detail
Seminar Presentation - 20% of final mark
All students will be required to participate in a short group presentation during the semester. Assessment will be based on how well the overall discussion is designed, presented and conducted by all group members. A final mark applied to the group as a whole will be based on the following criteria: (i) content of argument demonstrates understanding of relevant concepts presented in readings and lectures (ii) coherency and quality of presentation of material (iii) use of appropriate media examples (iv) stimulating participation through activities or questions. Presentations should ideally last no longer than 20 minutes.
Practical - 35% of final mark
Documentary film review. Detailed guidance, including information on how to undertake a film review will be provided via MyUni.
Word Length: 1500 words
Essay - 45% of final mark
All students will submit an essay at the end of the semester on questions provided via MyUni.
Word Length: 2000Submission
All assignments must be submitted electronically via MyUni, unless otherwise instructed.
The Faculty policies about late assignments and extensions for assignments will apply.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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