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| Unit name |
The International Analysis of Poverty and Social Exclusion |
| Unit code |
SPOLM1068 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Fahmy |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Description including Unit Aims
Tackling poverty, inequality and social exclusion is currently a core aim of both international and domestic policy. This unit explores the range of issues relevant to researching in this policy field. Many of the theoretical and methodological themes are approached through discussion of illustrative international policy areas, such as health, human rights and development policy.
Aims:
- To develop a sound understanding of the key theoretical and empirical literature on poverty and social exclusion in developing and industrialized countries.
- To explore practical aspects of undertaking research on poverty and social exclusion.
- To gain an understanding of the links between research and policy in this field.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the unit, students will:
- Have a clear understanding of the concepts of poverty, social exclusion and inequality
- Be confident in critically interpreting quantitative and qualitative evidence on poverty and social exclusion
- Be well informed on the policy and research debate on poverty and social exclusion
Teaching Information
This unit will be delivered through lectures and seminars.
Assessment Information
The completion of a 3,500 word essay in which students must demonstrate an understanding of relevant concepts and theories and an ability to interpret data. They must exhibit a knowledge of the development and implementation of policy on poverty and social exclusion in an international context.
Reading and References
- Gordon, D., Nandy, S., Pantazis, C., Pemberton, S. and Townsend, P. (2003) Child Poverty in the Developing World, The Policy Press: Bristol.
- Øyen, E., Miller, S.M. and Samad, S.A. (1996) Poverty: A Global Review. Oslo, Scandinavian University Press.
- Townsend P. (1993), The International Analysis of Poverty, Hemel Hempstead: Wheatsheaf
- Townsend, P. and Gordon D. (2002) World poverty: New policies to defeat an old enemy. Bristol: Policy Press
- UNDP (2003) Human Development Report 2003: Millennium Development Goals a compact among nations to end human poverty. Oxford, Oxford University Press.
- World Bank (2000) World Development Report, 2000/2001 Attacking Poverty, World Bank: Washington DC.
