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| Semester | fall semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Marcus Nüsser (marcus.nuesser@unibas.ch)
Rita Schneider-Sliwa (rita.schneider-sliwa@unibas.ch, Assessor) Kaspar Wyss (kaspar.wyss@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Die Vorlesung befasst sich mit Armut als Kernproblem der Entwicklung sowie ausgewählten Problemen, Chancen und Möglichkeiten zu einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Background 25.09.19 - Poverty, development, indicators and measurements Classification and typology of developing countries, Indicators, Fragmented development 02.10.19 - Theories of development. Modernization approaches the comparative advantage paradigm and neo-colonialism, modernization theories (Lewis’ dual sector economy; Rostow’s stages of growth, Huntington’s Political order in changing societies; Lerner’s and others’ social psychological theories; climate theories; vicious cycles and end of history theories, theories of post colonialism. 09.10.19 - The Rise of the New South UNDP 2013: Human Development Report. The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World (http://hdr.undp.org/en/2013-report). Introd. & Chap. 5 Governance for growth. China’s “silk road economic belt” - the new silk road (Belt & Road) initiative and international development. http://china.org.cn/business/node_7207419.htm Arte Doku-Filme, Arte Mediathek: Chinas neue Seidenstrasse, Chinas Weg zur Weltspitze ECO Magazin: https://www.srf.ch: Die neue Seidenstrasse ARD Film PlusMinus Magazin: Chinas neue Seidenstrasse and other sources 16.10.19 - Theories, cont. Dependency perspectives: Dependency generating international trade and aid (international economic order); basic needs strategies; appropriate technology approaches; Income generating opportunities; rural development/ nonfarm employment; Empowerment; women in development; self-help – micro development approaches; micro finance, micro savings, micro credit 23.10.19 - Foreign direct investment and world trade aid versus trade international division of labor the Chinese approach (One Belt-One Road) Selected regional and sectoral examples 30.10.19 - Geographic development research and cooperation in India, the work of the Human Geography research group Satellite and GIS-assisted Slum and poverty mapping in the City of Bhuj, India and survey work on livelihood security in urban slums, CORIGAP research: China,Vietnam,Myanmar, Indonesia 06.11.19 - Geographic development research and cooperation Prof. Dr. M. Nüsser Large dams, Food security, Water-Food-Energy Nexus, Land degradation and livelihoods 13.11.19 - Geographic development research and cooperation, cont. Prof. Dr. M. Nüsser Human security, failing and failed states, perspectives of development under conditions of insecurity. 20.11.19 - Health Systems and Health services Prof. Dr. K. Wyss Gesundheitssystem und Gesundheitsdienste in Entwicklungsländern 27.11.19 - Health Systems and Health services Prof. Dr. K. Wyss Gesundheitssystem und Gesundheitsdienste in Entwicklungsländern 04.12.19 Exam 45 min. in two groups |
| Bibliography | Wird in der Vorlesung bekannt gegeben. |
| Weblink | Humangeographie |
| Course application | Belegung in MOnA |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul: Basics: Environment (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Fields: Environment and Development (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Fields: Governance and Politics (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Vertiefung Landschaft und Umwelt (Bachelor's degree subject: Geography) Module Electives: Geography and Climatology (Bachelor's Studies: Geosciences) Module: Professional Competence: Geography and Climatology (Bachelor's Studies: Geosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Prüfung; Hausarbeiten, Benotung - keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Geowissenschaften |