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Title | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | ||
Code | MKIB261 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr R Yang Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship Ruomei.Yang@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
MKIB152 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT; MKIB225 BUSINESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
6 |
30 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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60 mins X 1 totaling 6
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Private Study | 120 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
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Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2: MCQ test Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 1 hour, 20 multiple choice questions Weighting: 30% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standa | 0 | 30 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 1: Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2500 words (Maximum) Weighting: 70% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonym | 0 | 70 |
Aims |
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This module is concerned with the theoretical and practical implications of international development in the global economy. The module will enable an in-depth analysis of the central issues associated with the economics and policies of international development. The module also provides an insight into problems, challenges and recent trends in international development as well as identifies future directions. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand in some depth alternative theoretical perspectives associated with international development; |
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(LO2) Describe and critically assess major economic and social issues that persist indeveloping world; |
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(LO3) Suggest remedies and define obstacles associated with international development; |
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(LO4) Critique remedies and policies using some of the contrasting viewpointsassociated with development studies; |
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(LO5) Improve students' citation and referencing skills; |
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(LO6) Show an awareness of the relationships between economic and policy concepts and actual policies; |
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(LO7) Critically assess the role of international trade strategy and regional trade blocks in the development process; |
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(LO8) Critically assess the international role of the Global Governance Institutions; |
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(LO9) Understand other issues central to international development |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
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(S4) Teamwork |
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(S5) Organisational skills |
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(S6) Communication skills |
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(S7) IT skills |
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(S8) International awareness |
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(S9) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S10) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method: Seminar Non-modul
ar Requirements This is a pre-requisite for the following: Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: International awareness Skills / attributes: IT skills Skills / attributes: Communica
tion skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Teamwork Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Adaptability |
Syllabus |
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Lectures will introduce the following subjects: |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |