| Statuss(Aktīvs) | Izdruka | Arhīvs(0) | Studiju plāns Vecais plāns | Kursu katalogs | Vēsture |
| Course title | Human Development |
| Course code | Soci6003 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 12 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 12 |
| Independent study hours | 57 |
| Date of course confirmation | 30/09/2020 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. sc. soc., asoc. prof. Līga Paula |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| PolZ5010, Public and Nongovernmental Sector Soci5014, Development Programms Soci5042, Social Welfare Soci6014, Research of the Quality of Life |
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| Course abstract | |
| The aim of the study course is to develop an understanding of the human development approach and its significance in the policies of significant domains of society both in Latvia and in the global context. The study course deepens understanding of the possibilities of using and analysing the fundamental principles of the human development approach in policy-making, for example, education, employment, health, environmental sustainability, gender, human rights, social policy, civic and political participation, democratic governance. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge. In-depth knowledge of the concept of human development and its application in the promotion of sustainable development in areas important to society, understanding of the criteria and indicators for evaluating the dimensions of human development (individual tasks). Skills. Ability to analyse sectoral development policy documents (individual tasks), ability to identify problem situations and find solutions using sectoral databases and statistics to justify decisions (individual tasks, exam), ability to perform tasks responsibly and within given time, as well as reasonably and critically explain their opinion (independent work, report and its presentation), ability to participate in group work and discussions (exam). Competence. Ability to analyse policy documents and develop reasoned proposals for the improvement of sectoral policies, using the principles of the human development approach (individual tasks, exam). | |
| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| Full-time studies (12 hours):
1. Concept of human development, measuring human development. - 2 hours 2. The role of the state and the public sector in human development. - 1 hour 3. Human development and human rights. - 1 hour 4. Human poverty and inequality. - 1 hour 5. Sustainable development of society. - 1 hour 6. The role of education and employment in human development. - 1 hour 7. Health and human development. - 1 hour 8. The impact of globalization on human development. - 1 hour 9. Gender equality and human development. - 1 hour 10. Human security aspects in human development. - 1 hour 11. Development cooperation. - 1 hour List of seminar topics (12 hours): 1. Individual task 1: Analysis of human development reports. - 2 hours 2. Analysis of democratic governance indicators. - 1 hour 3. Individual task 2: Modern slavery and its manifestations. Analysis of the situation in Latvia and in the world. - 2 hours 4. Society’s impact on the environment, ecological footprint. - 1 hour 5. Education and the labour market: challenges in Latvia and in the world. - 1 hour 6. Public health in Latvia. - 1 hour 7. Globalization and culture: UNESCO World Heritage. - 1 hour 8. Individual task 3: Aspects of human security in Latvia and in the world. - 2 hours 9. Latvia's participation in development cooperation programs. - 1 hour Part-time distance learning: All topics specified for full-time studies are covered, but the number of contact hours is reduced to half of the number specified for full-time studies. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Exam. The final assessment is cumulative for three individual tasks (60%) and a report on human development presented during the exam (40%). Study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with the Order of the Vice-Rector of Studies No. 2.4.-5/59 On distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and independent work, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable. | |
| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Literature studies for individual tasks and a report on the topic related to human development. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| Master students must prepare three individual tasks (60%), prepare and during the exam present a report on the topic related to human development (40%). 10% corresponds to one point on the 10-point assessment scale. | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach: Freedom and Agency. Eds. S. Deneulin, L. Shahani. Ottawa: Human Development and Capability Association, 2009. Pieejams: https://www.idrc.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency
2.Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību (kopš 1995. gada). Pieejams: https://www.lu.lv/zinatne/programmas-un-projekti/citi-projekti-un-petijumi/tautas-attistibas-parskata-projekts/ 3.UNDP. Human Development Report (kopš 1990. gada). Pieejams: http://hdr.undp.org/en/global-reports 4.Alkire S. Human Development: Definitions, Critiques, and Related Concepts. Pieejams: http://www.ophi.org.uk/human-development-definitions-critiques-and-related-concepts/ 5.Readings in Human Development. Concepts, Measures and Policies for a Development Paradigm. Eds. S. Fukuda-Parr A.K. Shiva Kumar. New Delhi [etc]: Oxford University Press, 2003. 6.Cilvēkdrošība Latvijā un pasaulē: no idejas līdz praksei. Red. Ž. Ozoliņa. Rīga: Zinātne, 2012. 463 lpp. 7.Blewitt J. Understanding Sustainable Development. Third Edition. New York, NY: Routledge, 2018. 418 p. ISBN: 978-1-138-20595-6 |
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| Further reading | |
| 1.Anča, G. (et al.) (2002). Tautas attīstība: mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: Jumava, 267 lpp.
2.Costanza R. Addicted to Growth: Societal Therapy for a Sustainable Wellbeing Future. London; NY: Routledge, 2023. 136 p. ISBN: 978-1-032-00334-4 3.Jaunas pieejas sociālās attīstības mērīšanā: cilvēki, teritorijas, pašvaldības. Zin. red. A. Zobena, I. Ijabs. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2015. 390 lpp. Pieejams: http://www.szf.lu.lv/fileadmin/user_upload/szf_faili/Petnieciba/sppi/tautas/Soc_attistibas_merishana.epub 4.Inovatīvi risinājumi ceļā uz ilgtspēju: sabiedrība, ekonomika, vide. Zin. red. A. Zobena. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2018. 296 lpp. Pieejams: http://www.sustinno.lv/userfiles/sustinno-gramata-A-final(1).pdf |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1.Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. London: Routledge. ISSN 1945-2837. Pieejams: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjhd20/current
2.World Development. Qubec, Monreal: World development Editorial Office. ISNN 0305-750X. Pieejams: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/world-development 3.The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Pieejams: https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html 4.International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Pieejams: https://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CESCR.aspx 5.ICCPR. Pieejams: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, G.A. res. 2200A 6.UN. The 17 goals. Pieejams: https://sdgs.un.org/goals |
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| Notes | |
| Compulsory study course in the ESAF academic master study programme “Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration”. | |