Unit details
AID711 - Non-government Organisations and Development
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Ware |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This is a guided research unit, supported by an interpretive essay and an associated set of readings representing the wider literatures.
Topics to be addressed in this unit include:
- the definition of an NGO;
- types of NGOs;
- trends in the number and size of First WorId NGOs;
- trends in the number and size of Third World NGOs;
- history of the role of NGOs in development;
- competing ideas on the evolving role of NGOs;
- gender and NGOs;
- the environment and NGOs;
- the effectiveness of NGOs and grassroots organisations;
- NGOs as change agents;
- NGOs as pressure groups, sources of countervailing power and lobbyists;
- reconciling the role of donor and indigenous NGOs;
- comparative advantage of NGOs.
Assessment
One 1000 word book review 40% One 4000 word essay 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2184 | $2815 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
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