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DEVS 411 Post-Placement Seminar in Development Studies Units: 3.00
Required for students who have successfully completed the course requirements for DEVS 410. The course will provide a forum for students to debrief and to critically examine their placement experience. Evaluation based on presentation, participation, journal synthesis and a final report.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in the DEVS Major Plan and DEVS 410/6.0 and departmental approval in advance from the Placement Coordinator, Global Development Studies.
Exclusion POLS 598/3.0.
One-Way Exclusion May not be taken with or after DEVS 420/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Uncover the Real-world Complexity of Development and Activism: Reflect on the tension between classroom learning and hands-on experience, gaining an understanding of how theory and practice intersect.
- Spotlight Inequality and Empower Change: Evaluate the impact of international development initiatives on local communities and propose real change.
- Ethical Considerations: Uncover ethical dilemmas encountered during their work placement, considering the broader implications for development practice.
- Persuasive Communication: Craft compelling, evidence-based argument that resonate across different platforms.
- Career Development: Evaluate the relevance of their work placement experience to their career goals and aspirations in the field of international development.