DEVELOPMENT – Models

THEME: MATURITY AND GROWTH

TOPIC: DEVELOPMENT (2) -Development models

OUTCOMES

After completing this assignment, you will be able to:

  1. Discuss and distinguish three different models of development and their advantages and limitations.
  2. Identify and explain the role of different factors that influence development

INPUTS

  1. Wilson, L., Oelofse, C., Winter, K. and S. Zulu (2009) In search of Geography Grade 11 Learner’s Book. Oxford University Press. Cape Town. Pp. 146-159.
  2. Blaauw, M., Brouard, J., Gitlin, A., Gunter, A., Mofokeng, M. and E Oberholster (2012) Spot on Geography Learner’s Book Grade 11. Sandton,
  3. Ravenscroft, G., and A. Manson (2009) X-Kit Geography Grade 11. Maskew Miller Longman. Cape Town
  4. DEVELOPMENT MODELS

TASKS                                                                                              [20 marks]

Study and refer to the source documents to enable you to answer the questions that follow below.

  1. Examine the diagrams in the above presentation of the different models of development then prepare a short article that explains how each of the following models can help us understand the current state of development in the Eastern Cape especially around East London:
  • Rostow’s model
  • The core-periphery model
  • The urban shift model
  • The three-circle sustainability model.

 

ASSESSMENT

This assignment counts as 10% of your term mark for Geography.

SUBMISSION

Your assignment should be submitted as a single document in your workbook or bound with a cover sheet or as an electronic file titled Development Models and your initials.

It must be neatly handwritten or typed in Arial 12 with 1.15 spacing and each question must be clearly numbered.

The deadline for submission is Monday 31 August

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