Theory and Practice of International Development

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NiveauBachelor

Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

After completing the course, students are able to:

Understand key topics in the field of Africa Studies
Summarize key debates in international development and aid.
Develop a sophisticated analysis of the primary challenges facing the continent, situating them according to historical legacies and current political economy
Develop skills and competencies pertaining to critical analysis, lateral thinking, and self-reflexivity
Analyse, critique chosen topics for specialization and engagement in students’ specific internship sites.
Strengthen their oral and written communication skills, including the development and public defence of a project proposal.
Orient students to the context of the field course (Tanzania & Kenya) as well as internship locations
In order to pass these course students must demonstrate the ability to apply

Writing and analytical skills.
Presentation skills.
Team working skills.
Multicultural skills.

Content

This is a mandatory course for students participating in UCINTDEV31. It is specially designed to prepare students for the issues and challenges confronted during the field course in Tanzania and Kenya, including their internships in the East Africa region. The course has a two-fold focus. First, it aims to provide students with a theoretical foundation in African Studies, including history, postcolonial theory, international political economy, and change in modern Africa. Concomitantly, the course offers a review of development theory, including deliberation on key contemporary challenges facing the African continent, and current approaches to redress them. The course takes a regional case study approach on development issues in Africa, with a focus especially on East Africa.

Format

The course is designed in seminar format, with an emphasis on student participation and class discussion. It represents a rather intensive reading course wherein students are expected to effectively engage in the designated class themes. The course will include various media review, lectures, and guest talks; nevertheless, it will emphasize student-led discussion and presentations. One of the primary foci in the course is to provide a platform for students to identify, explore and articulate their selected internship topics. Accordingly, students are expected to identify, present and debate their topic via project proposals and corresponding presentations.

Application and selection details
https://students.uu.nl/en/university-college-utrecht/academics/curriculum-enrichment/ucu-east-africa

For pre-registration, supply a CV and motivational letter though the course admission procedure in Osiris Case.

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