What is International Development?
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Course author
- David Girling
Description
Explore the key ideas, concepts and debates around the study of international development, using Nairobi in Kenya as a case study.
Discover the fascinating study of international development
On this course, you will learn how international development is conceptualised, imagined and communicated as an area of study.
You will consider the ways international development impacts individuals living in different parts of the world, focusing on Nairobi in Kenya.
You will use the example of Nairobi to relate abstract concepts and debates to the lived experiences of real people.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of indicators of development, population growth, migration, urbanisation, and environmental issues like waste and pollution.
We have facilitation dates planned with our course team for:
- 25th October - Friday 27th November 2021
- 7th February - Friday 12th March 2022
- 9th May - Friday 11th June 2022
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