DVA3701 Development Theories

Discuss the key arguments advanced by decoloniality theorists and then suggest efforts to move away from coloniality. Prescribed reading: - Study guide, learning unit 5 - e-Reserves: o Maldonado-Torres (2012) o Ndlovu-Gatsheni (2014) Assessment evidence: • Explain the three main concepts of decolonial theory. • Explain how we can move away from coloniality. • Discuss Ndlovu-Gatsheni’s solutions on how the African continent can achieve this.

Discuss whether the developmental model associated with the Newly Industrialised Countries (NICs) can be successfully implemented in contemporary South Africa. Prescribed reading: - Study guide, learning unit 6 -e-Reserves: o Evans (2014) o Kieh (2015) o Seekings (2015) Assessment Evidence: • Demonstrate your understanding of the developmental model used by the NICs. • Explain the factors that made this model successful in the NICs. • Discuss whether the conditions in South Africa...

Development theory has continually changed and served different purposes throughout history. Critically discuss the concept of development theory and explain if it serves the interests of the global North or South. Prescribed reading: Study guide, learning unit 1 e-reserves o de Sousa Santos (2012) o Pieterse (2010) o Bull and Bøås (2012) Assessment evidence: • Define and explain development theory. • Discuss the historical context of development theory. • Provide a value jud...

Discuss the relevance of anti-corporate globalisation initiatives against the current capitalist order. Prescribed reading: - Study guide, learning unit 4 -e-Reserves: o Perera (2003) o Cherry (2013) o Satgar (2011) Assessment Evidence: • Discuss the key arguments or demands of the anti-corporate globalisation initiatives. • Critically discuss how successful and relevant these anti-corporate counter initiatives are against the current global capitalist order.

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The BRICS initiative is an economic and diplomatic partnership of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This strategic bloc was formed in 2009 and provides its members with the opportunity to work together towards greater economic and diplomatic objectives. South Africa is the most recent addition to the BRICS group and its economy is the smallest among the members. Despite this, South Africa's inclusion has provided the bloc with significant opportunities, not least in terms of creati...

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