The first block of the seminar offers an overview on the most important actors and institutions and introduces into the main characteristics of North-South relations, and the changes and consistencies those relations experienced since the end of the Cold War. Central policy approaches with high impact on the plight of developing nations comprise modernization and dependence theory, the management of the “debt trap” and the subsequently initiated structural adjustment programs, and the current approach of good governance which extended conditionality and supported the increasing role of civil society within development policies.
The second block takes a closer look at the societal level. This includes the livelihood approach to adapt development policies more closely to the targeted beneficiaries, the role of the informal sector in developing economies which was well theorized by the Bielefelder School, and the role of civil society for political and economic empowerment.
The final block goes beyond policies and societal aspects on the national level. It seeks to analyze global and transnational processes, and how they feed back into development dynamics. After discussing the phenomenon of globalization we will particularly look at so-called international civil society, the role of migration, and the upcoming issue of environmental change and migration.
01. Session, 15.10.09:
Overview and selection of presentations
Actors and main characteristics of development policies
02. Session: 22.10.09
The plurality of donors, developing nations, and international institutions
03. Session: 29.10.08
The beginnings of development theory: The competing theories of modernization and dependence
04. Session: 05.11.08
The plight of developing nations: The debt trap and debt management
05. Session: 12.11.08
The impact of structural adjustment programs: an example
06. Session: 19.11.08
From economic to political conditionality: the rise of good governance
07. Session: 26.11.08
A new “star”: civil society and the changing role of non-state actors in development
Sociological perspectives on development
08. Session: 03.12.08
The livelihood approach: development beyond national economic growth
09. Session: 10.12.08
Bielefelder School: interrelatedness between formal and informal economic sectors
10. Session: 17.12.08
Empowerment: the role of civil society for self-help and political inclusion
Globalization and transnational dynamics
11. Session: 07.01.09
Dimensions of globalization and its impacts on development
12. Session: 14.01.09
Transnational politics: The role of civil society in international advocacy
13. Session: 21.01.09
Geographical mobility: The role of migration and remittances for development
14. Session: 28.01.09
Environmental change and its possible impact on mobility patterns
15. Session: 04.02.09
Concluding discussion
Conditions of Participation: Reading of the basic literature of each session and at least one presentation of 20 minutes together with a handout of 1-2 pages. Continuous attendance is obligatory.
For preparation read:
Martinussen, John: Conceptions and Dimensions of Development; in: Martinussen: Society, State and Market. A guide to competing theories of development, London: Zed Books, 34-45.
Rhythmus | Tag | Uhrzeit | Format / Ort | Zeitraum |
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Studiengang/-angebot | Gültigkeit | Variante | Untergliederung | Status | Sem. | LP | |
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Pädagogik / Erziehungswissenschaft / Diplom | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | G.S.3; G.S.4 | Wahl | ||||
Politikwissenschaft / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2009) | ||||||
Sozialwissenschaften / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2011) | Kern- und Nebenfach | Fachmodul (FM) Trans | ||||
Sozialwissenschaften / Lehramt Sekundarstufe I | A1; B1 | Wahlpflicht | HS | ||||
Sozialwissenschaften / Lehramt Sekundarstufe II | A1; B1 | Wahlpflicht | HS | ||||
Sozialwissenschaften GymGe als zweites Unterrichtsfach / Master of Education | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2014) | Fachmodul (FM) Trans | |||||
Sozialwissenschaften GymGe als zweites Unterrichtsfach / Master of Education | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | Fachmodul 19.6 | Wahl | 3 | (bei Einzelleistung 3 LP zusätzlich) | ||
Sozialwissenschaften GymGe Fortsetzung BA-Nebenfach / Master of Education | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | Fachmodul 19.6 | Wahl | 3 | (bei Einzelleistung 3 LP zusätzlich) | ||
Soziologie / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2011) | Kernfach | SpeSoz1; SpeSoz2.a; SpeSoz2.b | 3 | (bei Einzelleistung 2 LP zusätzlich) | ||
Soziologie / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2011) | Kern- und Nebenfach | Fachmodul (FM) Trans | ||||
Soziologie / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | vNF: Modul C | |||||
Soziologie / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | NF: Fachmodul 5 | Wahl | 3 | (bei Einzelleistung 3 LP zusätzlich) | ||
Soziologie / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | KF: Fachmodul 5 | Wahl | 3 | (bei Einzelleistung 3 LP zusätzlich) | ||
Soziologie / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2008) | vNF: Fachmodul 5 | Wahl | 3 | (bei Einzelleistung 3 LP zusätzlich) |
The number of credit points depends on the course of studies you are registered for. For “active participation” you have to comply with the conditions mentioned above. For more you have to write a paper according to the conditions of your course of studies.