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1. Gene al Co
1.1 Co
e Info ma ion
e De ail
Co
e Code: PLAN7612 Co
e Ti le: Development Planning in Developing C ountries: Theory &
Practice
Coo dina ing Uni : School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Seme e : Semester 1, 2012 Mode: Internal
Le el: Postgraduate C oursework
Loca ion: St Lucia
N mbe of Uni : 2 Con ac Ho
Pe Week: 2L1T
Incompa ible: GN772
Co
e De c ip ion: Development strategies for poverty alleviation & improved quality of life in the
context of sustainable development in developing countries; community based environmental
management & local governance; planning & policy implications for national, regional & local
development.
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med Backg o nd: There are no prerequisites for this course. Students should have an interest in
planning in developing countries including, but not limited to, urban issues.
1.2 Co
e In od c ion
This course introduces planners and development practitioners to the complexities and opportunities
facing urban and regional development in the developing world. Despite considerable post-war
economic growth much of the developing world faces persistent problems of poverty, inequality,
environmental degradation, social dislocation brought about by change and conflict. Though formal
planning techniques and institutions derived from industrial countries remain useful, they are
inadequate in dealing with the complexities facing agencies and communities in developing countries.
This course is designed to introduce students to these multifarious challenges, and draws on examples
of progressive and positive change. In particular we examine the issues facing national, regional and
local governments in dealing with a plethora of development needs with limited resources. These
include planning in contexts of uncertainty, the role of agencies, institutions, civil society and
practitioners themselves. Indigenous voices and epistemologies on development and planning and their
relevance for the theory and practice of planning will also be addressed. In meeting the needs and
expectations generated by development there is a real need for practitioners who understand the
complex interrelationships between institutional, cultural, political, and spatial dimensions of
development. This course will focus on these key issues and needed skills using literature and case
studies from throughout the developing world.
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rer: Dr Gomath
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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE
A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUD
A2. A broad understanding
disciplines relate
A3. A comprehensive
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in-depth knowledge
international perspective
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B. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
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collect, anal se
ideas clearl
organise information
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spoken forms.
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of communication.
use
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engage effectivel
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information and communication technologies.
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abilities
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adapt innovativel
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skills
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future leadership
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 4, 5, 6
D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
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5. Assessment
5.1 Assessment Summar
This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5
A e men De ail below.
D e Da e
Weigh ing
Lea ning
Objec i e
Annotated Bibliograph
Annotated Bibliography
21 Mar 12
20%
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Presentation
Scenario-based group
presentations
30 Apr 12 - 4 May 12
20%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Essa
Essay on Development
Planning
1 Jun 12
60%
4000words
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
men Ta k
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5.4 O he A e
This course does not offer an examination but the major individual assessment will attest your ability
and capability to discover your own independant thought and develop critical thinking process. Students
would have consulted an extensive range of highly relevant information from scholarly sources that
substantially support wider knowledge in development planning apart from materials provided by the
lecturers. Students will be aware of the latest discourse in planning as will be evident in your work.
5.5 A e
men De ail
Annotated Bibliography
T pe: Annotated Bibliography
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Due Date:
21 Mar 12
Weight: 20%
Task Description: An annotated bibliography to be based on 5 sources from the first three weeks of
class. Annotations should be around 300-350 words each, or one page.
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Submission: Turnitin via BlackBoard
Assessment items submitted ONLY electronically (i.e. no hard copy) should include the following
statement on the front cover.
I, (insert name) hereby state that the work contained in this assignment has not previously been
submitted for assessment, either in whole or in part, by either myself or any other student at either The
University of Queensland or at any other tertiary institution except where explicitly acknowledged. To the
best of my knowledge and belief, the assignment contains no material that has been previously published
or written by another person except where due reference is made. I make this Statement in full
knowledge of an understanding that, should it be found to be false, I will be subject to disciplinary action
under Statute No 4 the Examination Rules of the University of Queensland. The University of Queensland
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Weigh : 60%
4000words
Ta k De c ip ion: Students to select an essay topic from six (6) choices. These essays will encourage
students to demonstrate a critical understanding of both planning and development practice, using case
studies. The word limit for essays will be 4000 words.
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Assessment items submitted ONLY electronically (i.e. no hard copy) should include the following
statement on the front cover.
I, (insert name) hereby state that the work contained in this assignment has not previously been
submitted for assessment, either in whole or in part, by either myself or any other student at either The
University of Queensland or at any other tertiary institution except where explicitly acknowledged. To the
best of my knowledge and belief, the assignment contains no material that has been previously published
or written by another person except where due reference is made. I make this Statement in full
knowledge of an understanding that, should it be found to be false, I will be subject to disciplinary action
under Statute No 4 the Examination Rules of the University of Queensland. The University of Queensland
's policy on plagiarism can be found http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-andmisconduct (HUPP reference 3.40.12)
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