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    This document outlines an introductory course on development studies offered at the Catholic University of Malawi. The course aims to introduce students to concepts of development and its various aspects including economic, social, political, technological, and environmental development in Malawi. Over 17 weeks, students will learn about key topics through lectures, tutorials, group discussions and presentations. Assessment includes continuous assessment and a final exam. On completion, students should understand development theories and be able to analyze Malawi's development in different areas as well as challenges facing development.

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    This document outlines an introductory course on development studies offered at the Catholic University of Malawi. The course aims to introduce students to concepts of development and its various aspects including economic, social, political, technological, and environmental development in Malawi. Over 17 weeks, students will learn about key topics through lectures, tutorials, group discussions and presentations. Assessment includes continuous assessment and a final exam. On completion, students should understand development theories and be able to analyze Malawi's development in different areas as well as challenges facing development.

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    This document outlines an introductory course on development studies offered at the Catholic University of Malawi. The course aims to introduce students to concepts of development and its various aspects including economic, social, political, technological, and environmental development in Malawi. Over 17 weeks, students will learn about key topics through lectures, tutorials, group discussions and presentations. Assessment includes continuous assessment and a final exam. On completion, students should understand development theories and be able to analyze Malawi's development in different areas as well as challenges facing development.

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    THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI

    Course outline

    DEVE 1101: Introduction to Development Studies

    1. Faculty : Social Sciences


    2. Programme : Bachelor of Social Science (Development
    Studies)
    3. Department : Development Studies
    4. Course title : Introduction to Development Studies
    5. Course Code : DEVE 1101M
    6. Course year and level :1
    7. Course Duration : 17 Weeks
    8. Lecture hours per week :2
    9. Practical and Tutorial hours per week: 1
    10. Course Credits :3
    11. Method of Assessment : Continuous assessment 40%
    : Final examination 60%
    12. Pre-requisites
    This is a foundation course

    13. Course Descriptor and Rationale


    This course is designed to introduce students to the nature and processes of development.
    This knowledge will help students to demonstrate an understanding of social, economic,
    political, technological, and environmental development in Malawi and the world.

    14. Aims of the Course


    This course aims at introducing students to the concept of development and its aspects. This
    knowledge will help students to appreciate the need for the development of a nation.
    15. Intended Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this course, students must be able to:
    a. Explain the concept of development
    b. Describe the history of development studies
    c. Analyze economic development of Malawi
    d. Describe the state of social development of Malawi
    e. Discuss the level of political development of Malawi
    f. Discuss the level of technological development of Malawi
    g. Analyze environmental development in Malawi

    16. Topics of study


    a. The concept of development
    i. Meaning of development
    ii. History of development studies
    iii. Importance of development
    iv. Characteristics of developing countries
    v. Sustainable development
    vi. The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy
    b. Economic development
    i. Meaning of economic development
    ii. Theories of economic development
    iii. Measures of economic development
    iv. Economic development policies in Malawi
    v. Economic development strategies in Malawi
    vi. Challenges facing economic development in Malawi
    c. Social development
    i. Meaning of social development
    ii. Theories of social development
    iii. Measures of social development
    iv. Social development policies in Malawi
    v. Social development strategies in Malawi
    vi. Challenges facing social development in Malawi
    d. Political development
    i. Meaning of political development
    ii. Theories of political development
    iii. Measures of political development
    iv. Political development policies in Malawi
    v. Political development strategies in Malawi
    vi. Challenges facing political development in Malawi
    e. Technological development
    i. Meaning of technological development
    ii. Theories of technological development
    iii. Measures of technological development
    iv. Technological development policies in Malawi
    v. Technological development strategies in Malawi
    vi. Challenges facing technological development in Malawi
    f. Environmental development
    i. Meaning of environmental development
    ii. Theories of environmental development
    iii. Measures of environmental development
    iv. Environmental development policies in Malawi
    v. Environmental development strategies in Malawi
    vi. Challenges facing environmental development in Malawi

    17. Teaching and Learning methods/Activities


    a. Lectures
    b. Tutorials
    c. Group discussions
    d. Student presentations
    e. Seminars
    f. Educational visits
    18. Prescribed texts
    Potter, R., Binns, T., Elliott, J.A. and Smith, D. (2008). Geographies of development: An
    introduction to development studies. 3rd Ed. London: Pearson Education Limited.
    Szirmai, A (2015). Socio-Economic Development. Cambridge: Cambridge University
    Press.
    Todaro, M.P. & Smith, S.C. (2012). Economic Development. 11th ed. New York:Harlow
    Addison-Wesley.

    19. Recommended Texts


    Jaffee, D. (2004). Levels of Socio-economic Development Theory. (2nd Ed). London:Praeger.
    Jomo, K.S. (Ed.). (2005). The Pioneers Of Development Economics: Great Economists On
    Development. London: Zed Books.
    Rapley, J., (2007). Understanding Development: Theory And Practice In Third World.
    London: Lynne Rienner Publishers.
    Rist, G. (2008). The History of Development (3rd ed.). London: Zed Books Limited.
    Stutz, F.P., & Warf B. (2005). The World Economy: Resources, Location, Trade and

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