Convenor name: Dr. Stephanie Manea
Convenor email: sm185@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 271
Office hours: Tue 13:00 - 15:00 (term 1)
Module dates: Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
1. Have a good conceptual understanding of the key contemporary topics on growth and development
2. Be able to use real-world examples of successful and unsuccessful policies to boost growth
3. Analyse data and interpret results in order to support arguments
4. Critically comment on and participate in current debates on growth and development
6. Develop the tools for critical thinking
8. Develop transferable skills such as written and verbal communication, team work, computer literacy and analytical skills
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: Weeks 1-5
Assessment 1: Format: Weekly quiz on indicated readings
Assessment 2: Name: Practical (PR1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 2: Due date: Week 8, 9, 10
Assessment 2: Format: 20-minute Tutorial Debate
Assessment 3: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 3: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 3: Due date: 1 May 2026
Assessment 3: Format: 2000-word Essay
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
