DVA1501

Oct/Nov 2024
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

Oct–Nov 2024

DVA1501

Introduction to Development Studies

Duration: 4 Hours Total marks: 100

Examiners:
First: Dr A Khan Mr E Mathebula
Ms MN Bhomoyi Ms K Lourens

Second: Mr MS Moseki

This paper consists of FOUR (4) pages.

Instructions:

This is a portfolio examination conducted on the myExams platform. As this is an open-book

examination, you must use the learning units in your study guide, e-reserves (where
applicable), feedback from your marked assignments, and information from the discussion
classes. While we encourage you to consult and integrate material from additional sources
into your essays, be reminded that your primary source of material is the study guide and it
must therefore be your first point of consultation for information. Your work must reflect that
you at least consulted the study guide.

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available in English, Sepedi, and isiZulu. Direct quotations must be placed in inverted
commas (“…”) with a page reference as explained in Tutorial Letter DVAALLD/301. Only in-
text referencing is required. You DO NOT need to provide a list of references at the end of
your answer.

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Your answers must be your own work, in your own words. Group work will be equally
penalised as will any form of copying from any student, or any attempt to commit academic
dishonesty. You are NOT allowed to use any Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in the exam
to generate answers or paraphrase work. This includes Grammarly, paraphrasing tools and
large language models such as ChatGPT. You are also NOT allowed to put questions in the
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flagged by Turnitin and you will be referred for disciplinary action.

No scanned hand-written scripts or scanned typed responses will be accepted in this exam.
Submit only word-processed, PDF-converted scripts.

You will be asked to agree to an academic honesty pledge online before you are allowed to
upload your exam file. Please click on the pledge to confirm your academic honesty.

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You have 4 hours in which to complete and submit your portfolio on myExams.

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF TWO (2) SECTIONS. ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER
ARE COMPULSORY.

Section A consists of only ONE (1) essay question. You must answer the question given. Your
essay must:

• be a minimum of 1000 words and a maximum of 1500 words excluding the cover page.
• have an Introduction, a body with applicable sub-headings, and a conclusion.
• provide examples to substantiate your arguments, and to show that you understand
the module content.
• provide evidence-based arguments and acknowledge sources of your information by
means of consistent and correct in-text referencing.

Section B consists of THIRTEEN (13) short-answer questions. Answer ALL THIRTEEN (13)
questions. In this section:

• the length of your answers must be guided by the mark scheme for each.
• use examples where relevant to substantiate your arguments, and to show that you
understand the module content.
• provide evidence-based arguments and acknowledge sources of your information by
means of consistent and correct referencing.

Create a cover page with the following information:

• Your full name
• Your student number
• The module code
• The module name
• The date of the exam

Use Arial 12 point font, 1.5 spacing in both sections (A&B). Your cover page as well as
answers to both sections (A&B) must be submitted as a single document in PDF format.
Please DO NOT upload your answers separately.

SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION (COMPULSORY)

Answer the following essay question:

Write an essay in which you:
• define and explain the concepts of poverty and inequality and basic needs.
• discuss how unemployment impacts on the ability to access basic needs in your country.
• give possible solutions for poverty alleviation and meeting basic needs in your country.
(50 marks)

Required reading
• Study guide, learning units 5 & 6

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SECTION B: SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS (COMPULSORY)

Answer ALL THIRTEEN (13) questions

1. Define deforestation and soil erosion and discuss how they impact the environment. (10 marks)

2. Mention five (5) types of crimes against humanity that can be tried at the International Criminal
Court (ICC). (5 marks)

3. Briefly explain three (3) possible negative impacts of the failure to access water and sanitation.
(3 marks)

4. Which development theory views development as a linear process where industrialisation assists
a country to move from an indigenous society to a westernised one? (1 mark)

5. Which three (3) dimensions of human development does the Human Development Index (HDI)
measure? (3 marks)

6. Discuss any two (2) causes of poverty and inequality as mentioned in the DVA1501 Study guide.
(5 marks)

7. Identify and describe two (2) negative impacts of mining on the environment. (4 marks)

8. Which development theory posits that developing countries are exploited in a core-periphery
relationship with developed countries? (1 mark)

9. In your own words, define and explain the term sustainable development. (4 marks)

10. According to learning unit 5 in the DVA1501 Study guide, the prevalence of hunger is higher in
rural areas. Describe three (3) reasons for this. (5 marks)

11. Identify and briefly explain any two (2) poverty relief measures from learning unit 6 of the
DVA1501 Study guide. (4 marks)

12. Discuss two (2) reasons for low literacy levels in the developing world. (4 marks)

13. Which development theory advocates for change from a capitalistic Eurocentric world to a more
human system, one that recognises all knowledge systems of the world? (1 mark)

(50 marks)

TOTAL: 100 marks

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