The document provides the syllabus and course materials for the Development Economics course EC 121, which covers topics such as economic growth, poverty, inequality, well-being, development theories, institutions, and sustainable development. The course aims to help students understand and analyze development issues in the Philippines using concepts from development economics. Assessment includes exams, a group paper, and class participation.
The document provides the syllabus and course materials for the Development Economics course EC 121, which covers topics such as economic growth, poverty, inequality, well-being, development theories, institutions, and sustainable development. The course aims to help students understand and analyze development issues in the Philippines using concepts from development economics. Assessment includes exams, a group paper, and class participation.
The document provides the syllabus and course materials for the Development Economics course EC 121, which covers topics such as economic growth, poverty, inequality, well-being, development theories, institutions, and sustainable development. The course aims to help students understand and analyze development issues in the Philippines using concepts from development economics. Assessment includes exams, a group paper, and class participation.
The document provides the syllabus and course materials for the Development Economics course EC 121, which covers topics such as economic growth, poverty, inequality, well-being, development theories, institutions, and sustainable development. The course aims to help students understand and analyze development issues in the Philippines using concepts from development economics. Assessment includes exams, a group paper, and class participation.
Sustainable Development Dino Carlo A. Saplala EC 121 E, I, J A New Year's Prayer Lord, You make all things new You bring hope alive in our hearts And cause our Spirits to be born again. Thank you for this new year For all the potential it holds.
Come and kindle in us
A mighty flame So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God And live forever to praise Your glorious name. Amen (A modern prayer for the New Year from www.lords-prayer-words.com) Course Syllabus COURSE NUMBER: EC 121 TITLE: Development Economics PRE-REQUISITE: EC 112 (INTERMEDIATE MACRO) DEPARTMENT: Economics SCHOOL: School of Social Sciences SEMESTER AND SY Second Semester, SY 2018-2019 NUMBER OF UNITS: 3 FACULTY: Dino Carlo A. Saplala, M.A. SCHEDULE & VENUE: M-W-F 11am-12pm, SEC-A123A; 2-3pm, B-307; 3-4pm, CTC404 Course Description •(For this semester, under classes of Mr. Saplala / Dr. Tuaño) – EC 121 will be a simulation of the upcoming SocSci 13 (Economy, Society, and Sustainable Dev’t) course in the new ADMU core curriculum:
Course Description (both for EC 121 / SocSci 13)
•Intro to the fundamental social, economic, and environmental problems and issues of developing countries, especially the PHL;
•Using concepts and theories particular to their national and local
structures and institutions.
•Introduce the roles that can be undertaken by the business sector in
socio-economic development. EC 121 / SocSci 13 Learning Outcomes: Content 1. Differentiate the main theoretical approaches in analyzing development. 2. Expound their understanding of well-being and sustainability in relation to different concepts and frameworks in understanding poverty and inequality. 3. Describe the methodologies in measuring development using available data sets of related indicators. 4. Identify the major development issues in the Philippines and the relevance of these issues to the macroeconomy in general and Philippine business in particular. EC 121 / SocSci 13 Learning Outcomes: Skills 1. Identify development indicators, methodology of their measurement, and their uses and limitations. 2. Apply specific development theories with use of long-term, cross-country data comparisons. 3. Write technical essays on development with use of data, figures, models, and graphs. 4. Assess the sectoral and welfare effects of various alternatives offered to address the different socio- economic issues for the Philippines. EC 121 / SocSci 13 Learning Outcomes: Attitude 1. Acquire the discipline of applying theory in the analysis of a specific development condition. 2. Ensure respect for data and authoritative sources to support statements and arguments. 3. Inculcate an appreciation of the role of the business sector in economic development in the country. 4. Critically evaluate the different programs and projects to address poverty and inequality issues in the light of the principles of sustainable development and social justice. Course Outline (indicative sched available on pdf version on AISIS) 0. Introduction to Development Economics 1. PARAMETERS: Concepts and Measures A. Economic Growth (review) B. Poverty, and Inequality C. Well-Being and Human Security
2. PARADIGMS: Theories of Development
A. Review of Neoclassical Theories LONG TEST 1: Feb. 27 (tentative) Course Outline (indicative sched available on pdf version on AISIS) 2. PARADIGMS: Theories of Development cont’d B. History and Institutions C. Structuralist and Marxist Perspectives D. Environment and Sustainable Development
3. INSTITUTIONS AND PRACTICES
A. States and Markets B. Finance: Financial Development, Sustainable Finance, etc. C. Social Analysis: Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Return on Investment, etc. (Subject to Time Constaints) LONG TEST 2: March 25 (tentative) 4. Further Development Issues (subject to time constraints) ◦ Population and Development ◦ Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration ◦ Education and Health in Development ◦ Agriculture and Rural Development
FINAL EXAM: April 24-26 (Graduating Seniors)
◦ Comprehensive Required Readings Main References: Ortigas, Carmela and Mary Racelis (eds). 2015. Overcoming Poverty: Multi-disciplinary Perspectives, Principles and Practices. Published for Ateneo de Zamboanga University by C&E Publishing, Inc. Todaro, Michael P. and Stephen C. Smith. 2015. Economic Development. Addison-Wesley, 11th or 12th edition. United Nations. Sustainable Development Goals. http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable- development-goals/ Required Readings •Others: Refer to full course syllabus (c/o AISIS) •To be uploaded on class Facebook group as needed; and/or beadle will be provided with hardcopies Course Requirements §2 Long Tests (40%) §Final Exam (20%) §Group Paper/Report (25%) §Class Participation (15%) Major Exams (final mechanics TBA) 1. and 2. LT1 and LT2 (40%) LT1 = can be a mix of objective type, essay, problem solving / application LT2 = essay/application, covers topics after LT1 only 3. Final Exam (20%) Comprehensive (but the objective is more of to apply concepts from the course) •At least one exam may include a take-home portion, at least two exams will be in class. Group Paper/Report (25%) §Paper (20%) §Analysis of the role of the business sector in development, more guidelines TBA §Possible organizations/topics: Corporate social responsibility, Financial institutions, cooperative banks, cooperatives, microfinance, social enterprises, etc. §Oral presentation (5%) will be done prior to HOLY WEEK BREAK and submission of final draft. Class Participation (15%) §Total of other minor requirements, if any (short quizzes, 1 page papers, etc.) will be 5%. §Recitation (10%) base score: Your grades in other given course requirements. §Lecturer’s prerogative to adjust the scores depending on §How active the student is in participating in class §Individual classroom behavior/misbehavior (5%) §Overall classroom participation/decorum of all students in the class (5%) Grading System (no more rounding off) A 92 - 100 Excellent B+ 87 - 91 Very Good B 82 - 86 Good C+ 77 - 81 Satisfactory C 70 - 76 Fair D 60 - 69 Passing F Below 60 Overview of Classroom Policies - Exams •Exams may be during regular class periods or at a different 2 hour class schedule (subject to availability of ALL students and the faculty involved) •Exam dates may be changed depending on the progress of the class. •Make-up work will be only for missed long tests and final exam (valid reason and documentation required, otherwise automatic 0) •No make-up for missed quizzes, late take-home requirements, if any. •Make-up exams will be at the Eco Dept during office hours. •No exemptions from the final exam. •No curving (unless class average falls below C+) Overview of Classroom Policies - Grades •Late take-home requirements, if any, will not be accepted. •Grades given for any course requirement can be appealed until the next meeting following the return of the course requirement. •However, appeals with no sufficient basis will not be entertained. Afterwards, all grades are final unless encoding errors are detected. •Attendance shall not be taken against the student except in cases of overcuts (a grade of W will be given according to university rules). •No extra work will be given to a student outside of the course requirements given for all other students. Overview of Classroom Policies - Others •Students are required to join the class Facebook group. •Attendance will be checked at any time during class. A maximum of nine cuts or absences is allowed. Failure to have your attendance checked as a result of tardiness counts as a cut. •Every evidence available (e.g. failure to claim a course requirement returned in class) may be considered in the checking of attendance. •Cellular phones are to be turned off or placed in silent mode while in class. •Any form of disruptive and uncooperative behavior may be a ground to send students out of the classroom and be marked absent. •Enrollment in this class means the student agrees to abide by the contents of this syllabus, the LS Student Handbook, and the LS Code to Academic Integrity. Classroom Policies – Additions (not in syllabus) •Choose your permanent seat as soon as possible so we can make a seat plan (c/o beadle) •Sit-ins in my other classes will no longer be allowed when done on a consistent basis. • (pls. file a load revision form as soon as possible if you prefer my other schedules). Consultation Hours Economics Department, Leong Hall* MWF 1:00pm-2:00pm or by appointment (during office hours only) *For group consultations (e.g. more than 4 students), pls. inform me first: dino.saplala@obf.ateneo.edu dsaplala@ateneo.edu 3x5 INDEX CARD FRONT: (upper right corner: 1x1 ID pic) •NICKNAME •FULLNAME •YEAR AND COURSE •CONTACT DETAILS (Email – required, cellphone – optional except for beadle) •OTHER INFO (optional–e.g. org activities, hobbies, interests, expectations of the teacher/EC121 course, teaching style you like/don’t like) •PROFESSORS IN EC102, EC112