This module explores the connections between globalization development and communications and their impact on social change.
It aims to introduce students to key
theories and encourage them to use this theoretical knowledge to explore the roles of different actors in development their use of communications and technologies
and the impact of changes in these areas on the communities of developing nations. The module begins with a focus on core theories of development communications
before moving to a case-study approach in which students will be introduced to a range of topics led by active members of the Departments research staff and will be
encouraged to utilise their theoretical knowledge in examining these cases. The module covers a number of areas of development communication including the roles of
international organisations and NGOs the place of gender and feminist theory within development how to conceptualise technology in development and how the media
itself functions as an actor in a development context. The case studies covered incorporate both top-down and bottom-up perspectives on development communication.
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should have an awareness of the relationship between communication and development both in national and global contexts and be able
to discuss critically several differing theoretical conceptualisations of this relationship and the theoretical and methodological approaches that have been adopted to
studying it.
Teaching and Learning on the Module
There will be one lecture session each week for 10 weeks (Wednesdays 10am-12pm Bankfield House Lecture Theatre) which will consist of a more formal lecture.
Additionally each week student groups will be asked to undertake e-discussions relating to an assignment they have been given which they will then post on a
discussion board on Blackboard. Your lecturers will respond to your posted discussion by providing feedback and asking further questions. During these activities (both
in class and outside of class time) you will be encouraged to participate actively in discussion. These discussions aim to help you develop your communications skills
and should be based on a combination of reading theoretical material and digging out examples that you will use in your discussions. This is a formative exercise
designed to give you constructive feedback on your critical thinking and writing skills and will be an important part of your preparation for assessed essays. In
addition to the discussion activities there is one piece of formally assessed work for this module in the form of an essay. Questions for the essay are listed below.
PDP
The University has introduced a policy of maintenance of personal development plans (PDPs) for students at all levels. PDPs are personal development portfolios
maintained by students themselves that reflect upon competencies and skills they have acquired during their studies. The idea is to establish reflective practice among
students and their tutors to identify the range of generic knowledge skills and abilities that have been acquired beyond the direct learning of the programmes of
study students attend that may be relevant to their future career development and prospects. Further information about PDP can be found in your Postgraduate Handbook.
Modes of Assessment (PDP A B C D E)
You are required to produce ONE piece of coursework for this module. The course work must be typed or word-processed. Essay titles are provided below. They must be
between 3000 to 4000 words in length. Please refer to your Postgraduate Handbook for deadline dates for submission of your essays. Any questions or issues concerning
the module should be addressed to your course tutors (see below for contact details). Please ensure that you speak to the relevant lecturer for each topic the essay
topics reflect the lecture schedule.
Submission of Assessed Essays
You must submit your assignment electron
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