Lecturer
Dr Mohammad Alauddin
Consultation TBA. Other times by appointment via email:
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Economics School
Introduces students to issues related to globalisation and economic development in less developed countries.
ECON2560 is an undergraduate course that deals with the economics of globalization and development, particularly emphasizing the problems facing the developing world. The course focuses on:
- The nature and meaning of development and underdevelopment, and its various manifestations in less developed nations,ﾠa global outlook on economic development, and a conceptual framework to analyze it.
- Key domestic problems and policies including poverty, inequality, population, migration, urbanization, and the environment.
- A multidisciplinary perspective on some aspects of development to broaden the discussion.
The tutorial materials and tutorial solutions will be posted on Blackboard at the end of each week.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Working knowledge of basic Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Statistics - should have taken a basic course in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Statistics.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(ECON1010 and 1020) or ECON1011
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ECON2510
Course contact
School enquiries
School Enquiries, School of Economics
All enquiries regarding student and academic administration (i.e. non-course content information, e.g., class allocation, timetables, extension to assessment due date, etc.) should be directed toﾠenquiries@economics.uq.edu.au.ﾠ
Enquiries relating specifically to course content should be directed to ECON2560@uq.edu.au.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Dr Temesgen Kifle
Tutor
Mr Joshua Harikaran Pooranakaran
Ms Sima Dey
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Lectures commence in Week 1.
Tutorials commence in Week 2.
Please see the Learning Activities section of this Course Profile for the timetabling implications of public holidays.
Important Dates:
- Public Holidays: Wed 13 August (Royal Queensland Show Holiday), Mon 6 October (King’s Birthday public holiday).
- Mid-Semester Break: 29 September – 3 October. Semester 2 classes recommence on Tue 7 October.
Students should refer to the timetable prior to the commencement of classes to ensure that they have the most up to date information, as from time to time late room changes may occur.
Aims and outcomes
ECON2560 aims to familiarise students with basic issues on economic development and globalization. It allows students to develop a solid knowledge of developing economies and their pressing issues.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the nature and meaning of development and underdevelopment, and its various manifestations in the developing world.
LO2.
Explain and analyze the impact of globalization on poverty, inequality, and growth in the developing world.
LO3.
Explain, analyze and evaluate how less developed countries have been affected by international trade and international financial flows.
LO4.
Analyse and evaluate the development policy-making process recognizing the relative roles of the market, state, and civil society & Community driven development.
LO5.
Develop critical, analytical, evaluative, and creative capabilities consistent with Bloom's revised taxonomy - learning outcomes compatible with deep learning.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique | Journal article review | 20% |
12/09/2025 5:00 pm
BRISBANE TIME (GMT+10 HOURS) |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Country paper | 40% |
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
BRISBANE TIME (GMT+10 HOURS) |
| Examination |
End-of-semester Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
Assessment details
Journal article review
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
12/09/2025 5:00 pm
BRISBANE TIME (GMT+10 HOURS)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Journal Article Review (JAR) Guidelines and Instructions
Word Limit: 1480 - 1520 words (excluding references in the list, in-text references, and section headings).
Review ONE Journal Article of Your Choice. The articles that you choose will need to have prior approval from the course coordinator by 5 pm (BRISBANE TIME (GMT+10 HOURS) on 1 September 2025 at the latest. JAR constitutes a critically important building block in learning outcomes for this course and complements other components of assessment in ECON2560, especially the Country Report. You are required to complete this task individually, not in a group.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission via turn-it-in only in the course Blackboard by the due date. No other form of submission will be ACCEPTABLE and will be treated as a NON-SUBMISSION. Brisbane time (GMT +10 hours) must be followed.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Country paper
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
BRISBANE TIME (GMT+10 HOURS)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Country Paper: Guidelines and Instructions
Students are required to write a country paper of 3,000 words in length (a minimum of 2,975 words and a maximum of 3,025 words) excluding the abstract, tables, figures, and in-text and listed references, and section headings.
Complete your work according to the PRESENTATION TEMPLATE posted in the course Blackboard.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission via turn-it-in only in the course blackboard by the due date and time. No other form of submission will be ACCEPTABLE and will be treated as a NON-SUBMISSION. Brisbane time (GMT +10 hours) must be followed.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End-of-semester Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The exam will cover the content from all weeks.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0% - 29% |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30% - 46% |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47% - 49% |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50% - 64% |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65% - 74% |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75% - 84% |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85% - 100% |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A student's final overall end of semester percentage mark will be rounded to determine their final grade. For example, 64.5% rounds to 65%, while 64.4% rounds to 64%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
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Plagiarism
The School of Economics is committed to reducing the incidence of plagiarism. You are encouraged to read the UQ Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy available in the Policies and Procedures section of this course profile.
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Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Key Internet Sites
The World Bank website (www.worldbank.org) has a wealth of information, and it is relatively easy to locate country summaries on the Internet that help with assignments. As a result, it is useful for looking up information about specific countries to be prepared for class discussion. Other useful websites include:
- Countries and Regions (www.worldbank.org)
- World Bank Development Data and Statistics (www.worldbank.org/data/)
- International Monetary Fund (www.imf.org)
- IMF World Economic Outlook (http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2010/02/index.htm)
- United Nations Economic and Social Development (www.un.org)
- United Nations Statistics Division (unstats.un.org/unsd/)
- United Nations Development Program (www.undp.org)
- Human Development Report (http://hdr.undp.org/en/)
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 1 Introduction and Comparative Economic Development (REMINDER - TUTORIALS BEGIN NEXT WEEK) Introduction and Comparative Economic Development. REMINDER - TUTORIALS BEGIN NEXT WEEK Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 2 Theories of Growth and Development (REMINDER - TUTORIALS BEGIN THIS WEEK) Theories of Economic Growth and Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 3 Poverty, Income Inequality and Development. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 4 Population Growth, Urbanization and Migration Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 5 Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 6 Environment and Economic Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 7 International Trade Theories and Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 8 Foreign finance, investment, aid and Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 9 Globalization and Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Mid Sem break (29 Sep - 05 Oct) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-Semester Break |
Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 10 Economic Growth and Community-Driven Development(refer to Blackboard for readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 11 Development Planning Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 12 (20 Oct - 26 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 12 Country Report Discussion Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 (27 Oct - 02 Nov) |
Lecture |
Lecture 13 Recap and Review Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
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