Colonialism Development & Globalisation
The Certificate in Colonialism, Development and Globalisation provides learners with a historical awareness of the conditions of power under which scholarly knowledge and dominant development discourse has been produced, by introducing postcolonial and post development theories and practices and interrogating how our own institutional context is shaped by the complexities of Ireland’s relation to empire and capitalism, past and present.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
One evening per week (3-hours online) for 12 weeks.
Entry Requirements
All applicants for Part-Time Enrolment must attend for interview as part of the application process. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis in accordance with Carlow College.
Further information
Starts in September 2023
Course fees are €350 and payable at registration.
Applications for each semester open in July and October each year. Applications for Certificate courses commencing in September 2023 are now open. Closing date for applications is 25th August 2023.
The course aims to introduce learners to the key issues and ideas in international development and examines the historical context, economic and political basis of colonialism and development. The course also aims to critically evaluate development theoretical frameworks and practices. It supports learners to make connections between conceptual arguments in the broad field of international development – from colonialism to the paradigms of development, and global governance.
The course covers the following topics:
Colonialism and the Age of Imperialism
Theories and Paradigms of Development:
Post Colonialism
Globalisation – Global Governance, Development Institutions and Approaches:
Development Aid
Current Development Issues & Empirical Case Studies
The Certificate in Colonialism, Development and Globalisation is validated by the South East Technological University.
Dr Eoghan Smith
Course Enquiries
T: 059 9153257
E: esmith@carlowcollege.ie
Admissions Office
Admissions Enquiries
T: 059 9153268
E: directentry@carlowcollege.ie