Engaging with development at Sussex (L2144)
Engaging with development at Sussex
Module L2144
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module provides a foundation to the study of development at Sussex,
by drawing on first-hand research experiences of faculty at Sussex, the world’s number one
for International Development. Each week, a different Sussex lecturer will tell you how they
have engaged with development, introducing different concepts and ideas that draw closely
on their own research and discussing real places and real issues. Students will be introduced
to a diversity of approaches to defining and understanding developement.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas in
international development.
Develop the ability to critically analyse and evaluate literature relating to
different areas of development.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:15 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Paul Gilbert
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Evan Killick
Assess convenor
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