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Course Description
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Course Name
Poverty, Development and Globalisation
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
24 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course examines the great contemporary global problems of poverty and inequality. Sources and selected empirical cases of poverty and inequality are explored and related development theories and policies are examined. The geographical scope of the course ranges from the local to the international.
DP requirements: Completion of all written tests, essays and assignments.
Assessment: Coursework counts 50%; one two-hour examination counts 50% of the final mark.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.