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Lecturer(s)
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Nováček Pavel, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Dluhý Radovan, Mgr.
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Jochim Vojtěch, Mgr.
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Course content
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The course aims to critically analyze various development theories. These include: classical and neoliberal theories, structuralism, neomarxism and socialist theories. Part of the course is dedicated to the influence of colonialism on contemporary word. Furthermore the course focuses on social and cultural dimensions of development as well as new development concepts such as grassroot development and gender.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to critically discuss and analyze various development discourses.
Upon completion of the course students should be able to discuss and analyze development theories and development concepts.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance
Written essay and active participation.
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Recommended literature
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Brohman, J. (2005). Popular Development. Rethinking the Theory and Practice of Development. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
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Desai, V., Potter, R. B. (eds.). (2008). The companion to development studies. 2nd edition.. Hodder Education, London.
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Chambers, R. (2005). Ideas for Development, London. London: Earthscan.
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Chambers, R. (2003). Whose Reality Counts? Putting the First Last. London: ITDG Publishing.
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Peet, R., Hartwick E. (2009). Theories of Development: Contentions, Arguments, Alternatives; Second Edition.
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Preston, P.W. (1996). Development Theory. An Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell.
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Rapley, J. (2007). Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World. Boulder: Lynne Rienner.
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Sen, A. (2001). Development as Freedom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Ufford, P.Q., Giri, A.K. (2003). A Moral Critigue of Development. In search of global responsibilities. London: Routledge.
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