Development studies

  Vietnam

• All Other Areas in Vietnam: 
Hoi An

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: Oslo University College (OUC) offers a one semester full-time course (30 ECTS credits) in development studies in Hoi An on the east coast of Vietnam. Studying Development is taught through an interdisciplinary social science/humanistic approach incorporating elements of history, geography, social anthropology, political science, economics and sociology. The course activities (lectures, seminars, assignments, examination) as well as the literature are all in English.

Objectives:
The overall objective for the course Studying Development is to give students an interdisciplinary understanding of global development with a focus on North-South relations and the South East Asian region. This holistic approach should provide a base for problem-based discussions, critical analysis and reflection.
The students should acquire knowledge of:
-Concepts of poverty and development.
-Globalization, global history and global economy.
-Governance, people's participation and human rights.
-Culture, gender and religious issues.
-Knowledge, development and social change.
-Population, migration and rural-urban dimensions of poverty.
-Local action and international co-operation for poverty reduction.

Highlights: Academic credit is available. The Oslo University College provides 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System)

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications:
The course is suitable for:
-Students who wish to include the discipline of development studies as a part of a bachelor degree
-Professionals (teachers, nurses, journalists, engineers, etc.) and others who seek further education in and multicultural issues.

Cost in US$: check our website

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 25

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Amartya's Mission Statement: Amartya provides the opportunity to combine development studies of high academic standard in an environment that offers great learning experiences in developing countries around the world.