Convenor name: Christopher Boyle
Convenor email: cb67@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB365
Office hours: Wednesdays 2-4 pm
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/d8c4035c08de4495a99d562142208503@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/-DaJLU6zQESWEmYeanVZqg2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mLinkFromTile
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
√ Explain and use key concepts in the field of international development
√ Collect and analyse development data from organisations like the World Bank
√ Research and write about a country of your choice, and the development challenges it faces
√ Think critically about the nature of contemporary development
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 19 November 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: 10 December 2025
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 1: Format: Portfolio 750 words
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 07 January 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 28 January 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: Essay 1250 words
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
