Course

Unit 1

Early theories and models of development -Emergence of development theories, dependency theory, alternative development thinking, dominance of economic growth, technology transfer, modernization as development goals and Global developmental challenge

Unit 2

Contemporary theories of development – Contemporary development theories, globalization, environment, sustainable development, participatory development and human development. Emergence of governance and accountability.

Unit 3

Human rights-based approach to development – principles and elements of human rights, human rights applications in development programming, history of rights-based approaches, innovations and contributions to development theory and practice.

Unit 4

Community/society levels and C4D theories -Socio-ecological model, participatory communication, collective efficacy, social norms, social capital and actor network.

Unit 5

Communication for development: Theories, models and debates, Chronological evolution and comparison of conceptualisations of communication and their applications. Influential communication theories, strategies, and techniques in development. C4D for governance and accountability programmes

Text Books / References

Text Books

1. Cardoso, F. H. and E. Faletto. 1979. Dependency and Development in Latin America. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
2. Escobar, Arturo.1995. Encountering Development: The Making and Unmaking of the Third World, chapter 1. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
3. Chambers, Robert. 1997. Rural Development: Putting the Last First. London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
4. Craissati, D., D. Banerjee, U. King, L., Lansdown, G. and Smith, A., Eds. 2007. A Human Rights- Based Approach to Education for All. UNICEF/UNESCO.http://unesdoc. unesco. Org/images/0015/001548/154861e.pdf
5. Lerner, Daniel. 1958. The Passing of Traditional Society: Modernising the Middle East. Glencoe, Ill.: Free Press.
6. Thaler, R. and Sunstein, C. 2008. Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Suggested Readings:

1. Ackerman, John M. 2005. Human rights and social accountability. World Bank. Retrieved fromhttp://go.worldbank.org/BQ7PNUX450
2.   Kirkemann B, Jakob und Tomas Martin. 2007. Applying a Rights-based Approach. An Inspirational Guide for Civil Society. Danish Institute for Human Rights. Retrieved fromwww.humanrights.dk/…/applying a rights-based approach.pdf
3.   Seers, Dudley. 1969. The Meaning of Development. International Development Review    11(4): 3-4.
4. Andrews, Matthew, and Anwar Shah. 2003. Citizen-centered governance: A new approach to public sector reform. Washington, DC: The World Bank. Retrieved from http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/206961/CitizenCenteredGovernanceANew.pdf

The course’s goal is to provide students with an overview of the history and evolution of development studies. In this module, students will learn about main theories, analytical premises and critiques. Emphasis will be given to understanding the influence of theoretical models on development policies and programmes. Particular attention is paid on the impact of theories and practice in India.

Course Objectives

1. To understand the knowledge of basic theories and models in development
2. To Critically analysis of key theories and models.
3. To understand Human rights-based approach to development

Course Outcomes:

1. Knowledge of basic theories and models in development
2. Critical analysis of key theories and models
3. Develop coherent arguments about the strengths and limitations of theories and models
4. Ability to explain theories and models and understand practical implications
5. Understand Human rights-based approach to development

CO-PO Mapping: (Course outcome and Program Outcome Mapping.