Global Studies / Internationale udviklingsstudier / International Public Administration and Politics

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1 Advanced study course; Inequality in the age of the SDGs (GS, IDS, IPAP) Om kurset Subject Activitytype Teaching language Learning outcomes/ assessment criteria Global Studies / Internationale udviklingsstudier / International Public Administration and Politics master course English Knowledge Specialised knowledge of a specific topic within International Development Studies. Advanced knowledge of academic and methodological debates relating to the subject. Skills Skills in choosing relevant theories in order to investigate a selected area. Skills in selecting and critically applying relevant theories and methods. Skills in communicating and discussing theories and empirical results. Competencies Competency to take responsibility for and reflect on one s own learning and that of colleagues by actively participating in group work, presentations and discussions. Competency to independently select and utilise academic literature that is relevant to a specific issue. Overall content The object of the advanced study course is to provide students with advanced knowledge within a specific research area. At least two advanced study seminars are offered each semester. The themes may include: Modern theories of the state in the Global South Governance and economic transition in a globalised world Migration and citizenship Policies and practices in global health Social, political and economic aspects of climate change Detailed description of content The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is intended to change global development. Contrary to its predecessor (the Millinium Development Goals, MDGs) the SDGs have an explicit focus on the inequality and not only on poverty. This marks a shift in how development is perceived globally and potentially challenges the field of development as inequality can t be confined to the Global South. The course critically explores how inequality is measured and used in development discourse as well as by private sector and international organizations. Knowledge Specialized knowledge about inequality, the SDGs and their influence on international development studies Advanced knowledge and deeper understanding of economic and human aspects of inequality and development Knowledge about the role of international organizations in economic development Abilities: Ability to critically discuss the implications of inequality on development interventions and policies Capacity to analyze development challenges in relation to the SDGs Skills in differentiating between international and global development issues and the relations for poverty and inequality Competences: Competences to communicate and disseminate research findings to a broader, non-expert audience Competences to apply complex theoretical knowledge in real-life situations and vice versa Teaching and working methods Expected work effort (ectsdeclaration) Lectures, group discussions, practitioner guest lectures, 26 hours lectures 26 hours student presentations + peer feedback exercises 70 hours for course assignment Reading assigned texts = approximately 78 hours (on average 6 hours preparation per week) 70 hours Preparation of exam + Exam Total 270 hours

2 Form of examination The examination is in two parts: 1. Assignment written during the course. The first part of the examination is an answer to a question handed out at the start of the course. The maximum length of the assignment paper is 14,400 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The assignment is submitted during the final course session. 2. The second part of the examination is a 48-hour written assignment. The 48-hour assignment is submitted after the final course session. The maximum length of the 48-hour assignment is 14,400 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The assignments will be refused examination if one or both of them exceed the maximum size. A single overall grade is awarded. The two assignments have equal weight in the assessment. Failure to submit the first assignment on time will result in the student not being allowed to take the 48-hour examination, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Re-examination: The student must submit the first assignment within two weeks of the conclusion of the course. Previous assignments cannot be reused, and new questions may be set. The second assignment in the examination is a 48-hour written assignment, and is taken in the re-examination period. Re-examination otherwise has the same size requirements as the ordinary examination. Examination type Assessment Moderation Form of reexamination Evaluationand feedback forms The responsible course lecturer Teacher Administration of exams Individual examination 7-point grading scale None (i.e. course lecturer assesses) Students will evaluate the course during a mid-term and a final evaluation. This is to allow the students input into the future design and delivery of the course. The students will receive feedback multiple times during group work and feedback is given to each student individually at the examination. Jacob Rasmussen (jacobra@ruc.dk) Thorkil Casse(casse@ruc.dk) Ole Bruun(obruun@ruc.dk) Lisa Ann Richey(richey@ruc.dk) ISE Studyadministration (ise-studyadministration@ruc.dk) Kursusgange: Hold: 1 Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 1 (IDS) :15 til :00 Sted lille auditorie (150)

3 Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 2 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Intro: Inequality versus poverty Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 3 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 From MDGs to SDGs Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 4 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Economic inequality - Agreement or disagreement Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 5 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Social Development, environment, and inequality

4 Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 6 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Ekstern underviser Flemming Sørensen, Nordekon Private sector working with the SDGs in Africa Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 7 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Gender and inequality Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 8 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Underviser Ole Bruun ( obruun@ruc.dk ) The tyrannny of experts and the forgotten rights of the poor Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 9 (IDS) d-vip Sted :15 til :00 Uden for ruc, se indholdsbeskrivelse for yderligere info Underviser Ole Bruun ( obruun@ruc.dk ) Demographic challenges and reproductive rights. Field visit to Sex og Samfund

5 Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 10 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Workshop session: student presentations focus on assignments Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 11 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Aid and inequality Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 12 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Underviser Ole Bruun ( obruun@ruc.dk ) Indigenous Peoples and inequality Advanced study course; Development elopment Studies Seminar,, Lecture e 13 (IDS) d-vip :15 til :00 Concluding session: Race, class and inequality

6 Exam, submission of assignment :15 til :00 Exam :00 til :00 Re-exam, resubmission of assignment :00 til :00 Re-exam :00 til :00