Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
16595:IR18‐EE221 Development Studies (RB) § 16596:IR-EBS201 International Development Cooperation (RB) § 16597:RUIR-2806 Development Studies(RB) 2024 Fall Mon5 College　Of　International　Relations YAMADA SHOTA 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS303

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course deals with international development assistance. The course will deepen students' understanding of issues, approaches, recent changes and trends, and key concepts in development assistance. The course also aims to enhance students' perspectives on development issues and development assistance from a regional perspective, and to examine the differences between the intended effects of development assistance and the actual situation in the region.

[Keywords]
Regional Understanding, Sustainable Development, Development Assistance, Global South, Developing Countries, Social Development

Student Attainment Objectives

1. To be able to explain the transition and recent trends in development assistance, along with key concepts.
2. To be able to explain various issues in development assistance and approach to them with examples.
3. To have an opinion on the "successes" and "failures" of development assistance and to explain the reason why they are "successes" and "failures".
4. Deepen understanding of the relationship between development practice and academic research

Recommended Preparatory Course

None in particular.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction

Explanation of the purpose and objectives of this lecture, class schedule, evaluation methods, etc.

2-5

What is Development Assistance?

Development, Aid, Modernization, Endogenous Development, International Aid Agencies, NGOs/NPOs, Social Enterprises, BOP Business, Social Business, Aid Chain, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

6-10

Issues and Approaches in Development

Social Development, Drinking Water, Sanitation, Health and Medical Care, Maternal and Child Health, Agriculture, Micro Finance/Micro Credit, Poverty Reduction, Participatory Development, Empowerment, Appropriate Technology, Indigenous Knowledge, etc.

11-12

Case Study

Some specific examples of development assistance will be presented.

13-14

Development Assistance and Academic Research (Area Studies and Development Studies)

Fieldwork, Rural Research, Participatory Observation, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Local Understanding, Development Practice

15

Summary

Main points of the entire course

[Attention]

The details of the class topics and the order and number of lessons are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated in class.

Class Format

This lecture is basically conducted face-to-face. However, in unavoidable cases, such as when the instructor is sick or there is a need to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, the class may be streamed live using the media. In this case, the instructor must be sure to inform the students about the access link in advance using "Course News" in manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are encouraged to study (review) related topics on their own after class. In doing so, students are expected to refer to the literature and websites introduced in each session, as well as the keywords used in the class assignments. In addition, materials used in class (PPT slides, etc.) will be uploaded to manaba+R for your review.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Final report (50%)
→The deadline for submission will be the last day of class. The topic will be announced in class and on manaba+R in the 10th or 11th class. The evaluation of the report will be based on the format and clarity of the report, appropriateness of the theme, quality and quantity of data used in the discussion, logic of the discussion, and originality of the discussion.

Attendance at each class and the effort to complete in-class assignments (50%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Attendance checks and submission of in-class assignments will be conducted via manaba+R, so please bring your PC or smart phone for internet access during face-to-face classes.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No specific textbook will be used. In each session, lectures will be based on materials prepared by the instructor.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

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