Convenor name: Dr Thaís de Carvalho
Convenor email: td24@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: 17/05/2027 - 13/08/2027
Intended learning outcomes:
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a rigorous and critical understanding of key concepts used in international poverty debates. This includes practical issues of measurement as well as definition
- analyse both the proximate and deeper factors that trap people in poverty or assist them to escape poverty
- critically examine trends in poverty reduction in low- and middle-income countries, as shown by alternative poverty measures
- critically examine international paradigms and architecture for poverty reduction policies.
Assessment 1: Name: E-tivity 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 1: Due date: 20/08/2027
Assessment 1: Release date: 09/09/2027
Assessment 1: Format: Online Participation
Assessment 2: Name: E-tivity 2
Assessment 2: Due date: 31/05/2025
Assessment 2: Format: Library Access Exercise (non-assessed)
Assessment 3: Name: E-tivity 3
Assessment 3: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 3: Due date: 14/06/2027
Assessment 3: Release date: 05/07/2027
Assessment 3: Format: Critical Commentary and Peer Review
Assessment 4: Name: E-tivity 4
Assessment 4: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 4: Due date: 05/07/2027
Assessment 4: Release date: 26/07/2027
Assessment 4: Format: Examined Assignment Plan
Assessment 5: Name: E-tivity 5
Assessment 5: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 5: Due date: 13/08/2027
Assessment 5: Release date: 03/09/2027
Assessment 5: Format: Examined Assignment
