DEVT 3200 - International Development Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DEVT 3200 Course International Development Practice Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites At least 15 units of Level I and II undergraduate study in the major in International Development. Restrictions Available to Bachelor of International Development students and those with a major in International Development Assessment Participation, Presentation, Development Design or Research Essay (6000 words) 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
1. To build an in-depth knowledge of international development practice;
2. To build practical experience of applying core development tools and methods to real-world problems;
3. To develop knowledge of project cycle management processes;
4. To develop and apply critical thinking skills to development problems;
5. To develop skills in communication, collaborative enquiry and problem solving;
6. To 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, 3 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.
1, 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, 6 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.
3, 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.
5, 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.
5, 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 & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Learning is supported by seminars, presentations, group work and individual supervision of the major project.Workload
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 3-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week 36 hours per semester
12 hours reading per week 144 hours per semester
9 hours research per week 108 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Week 1: Introduction to IDP III - Early Child Marriage in Ethiopia
Week 2: The DFID End Child Marriage Terms of Reference and Big Design Project
Week 3: Program Design - 'The Return!'
Week 4: Independent Research and Supervision
Week 5: Independent Research and Supervision
Week 6: Independent Research and Supervision
Week 7: Initial Program Design Presentations
Week 8: Initial Program Design Presentations
Week 9: Independent Research and Supervision
Week 10: Independent Research and Supervision
Week 11: Independent Research and Supervision
Week 12: IDP III - Lessons Learned -
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
Group Work - 10% of Final Mark
Individual Presentation and PowerPoint Submission - 20% of Final Mark
Development Program Design - 70% of Final mark
Assessment Detail
Group Work - 10% of Final Mark
Groups will be formed at the start of the semester and you will stay in groups for the initial part of the semester. A series of short group exercises will require completion during the course of the semester that students are required to complete and present and/or submit. Work can be undertaken both in class and out of class. Presentations will include: (i) a review of the DFID End Child Marriage Ethiopia TOR (5%); and (ii) a short program design (5%). These group work exercises may be subject to change.
Individual Presentation and PowerPoint Submission - 20% of Final Mark
Students will do an individual presentation on the progress towards their program design and create a PowerPoint presentation focusing on the key goals and challenges faced. Presentations will be held during Weeks 7 and 8.
Development Program Design - 70% of Final mark
All students will submit a project design document utilising a template and instructions that will be posted to MyUni at an appropriate time. Word Length: 6,000Submission
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
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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 Support
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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