UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

MAY/JUNE 2022

DVA3706 - RURAL DEVELOPMENT

100 Marks
Duration 4 Hours

This paper consists of 04 pages.

Instructions:

This is a portfolio examination conducted on the myExams platform. As this is an open-book examination, you must use your
study guide and prescribed reading material (articles, e-reserves) and feedback from your marked assignments. You should also
consult and integrate material from additional sources into your answers.

This module is using the Invigilator app. Your exam QR & access code is embedded above. Please read the instruction below on how
to use the Invigilation app during this exam. Alternatively, an instruction document with the same QR & access code is accessible on
myUNISA under ‘Additional Resources’ tab.

• You should scan the QR Code as soon as you have downloaded your question paper during the 15-minute download window
before the official exam start time as per the timetable.

• Please take note that you can only scan the QR code for a limited time after the commencement time of the assessment and
it should therefore be scanned as soon as possible to start the invigilation.

• Please take note that you can only scan the QR code once. Make sure you are ready to start the assessment when you scan
the QR Code.

• It is important to note that you must adhere to the time limit in your myExams assessment as the invigilation time in the app
could exceed the time allocated to complete your assessment.

• Keep the Invigilator app open on your cell phone during the assessment. You are not allowed to leave or minimise the
application.

• If you experience technical difficulties on The Invigilator App, contact the technical helpdesk via WhatsApp on 073 505 8273.

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

• This exam consists two sections: Answer questions in both sections:

Section A consists of THREE essay questions. You must answer only one essay question in this section.

• Your essay should be a minimum of 1 000 and a maximum of 2000 words, excluding the cover page, honesty declaration,
table of contents, and list of references. Your essay must have the introduction, a body with applicable sub-headings, a
conclusion and list of references.
• For academic and essay writing refer to Tutorial Letter DVAALLD/301.
• Provide relevant examples to strengthen your arguments.
• Remember you are required to provide evidence-based arguments and acknowledge sources of your information by
means of consistent and correct in-text referencing. See Tutorial Letter DVAALLD/301 on how to reference different
sources.
Section B consists of FIVE questions. Answer All 5 questions.

• Answer each question by presenting a brief discussion of at least two to three paragraphs. Each question consists of 10
marks.
• Provide relevant examples to strengthen your arguments.
• Remember you are required to provide evidence-based arguments and acknowledge sources of your information
by means of consistent and correct in-text referencing.

In both sections (A&B) use Arial 12 point, 1.5 spacing.

You must use your study guide and prescribed reading material (e-reserves and other readings). You are also encouraged to consult
and integrate information from additional academic sources.
No hand-written/scanned answer scripts will be accepted in this exam.
Create a cover page with the following information:
• Your full name
• Your student number
• The module code
• The module name
• List the questions you answered
• The date of the exam

Remember to sign the departmental honesty declaration and incorporate it to your exam answer file. A word copy of this declaration is
accessible on myUNISA under ‘Additional Resources’ tab.

Note that when you submit your work, all answers (Section A & B) must be in ONE (PDF) portfolio/document. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Please do not send each answer separately – ALL answers must be submitted as a single document in PDF format. This PDF
document must include, the cover page, honesty declaration, table of contents, your exam answers and the list of references.

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 SECTION A
Choose only ONE question and write an essay

QUESTION 1

Critically discuss the concept of ‘Green Economy’ in line with ‘Sustainable

Development’ and ‘Green Grabbing’ in the context of rural development. (50)

QUESTION 2

Explain in detail the significance of land reform in the South African rural
development context. Use practical examples in your discussion. (50)

QUESTION 3

Evaluate the contribution of rural-urban migration to rural development. (50)

(50 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..

SECTION B

Answer ALL the FIVE Questions

1. Explain with examples how time, context, space and power influence the
meaning (s) of rural development. (10)

2. Define modernization and dependency theories, then explain how these

concepts relate to rural-urban interactions. (10)

3. Do you think the notion of ‘land expropriation without compensation’ is a good

or bad idea for rural development? Explain with examples. (10)

4. Discuss the effects of migration and urbanization on rural development. (10)

5. What is the significance of Sustainable Rural Livelihoods to rural development. (10)

(50 marks)

TOTAL [100 MARKS]

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 Annexure A

HONESTY DECLARATION: MAY/JUNE EXAMINATIONS 2022

1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works, or inventions
of another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim
copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper
acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation marks). I know that plagiarism
covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the Internet.

2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.

3. I understand that my portfolio must be accurately referenced.

4. This portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or
portfolio, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a
form of plagiarism.

5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as their own work.

6. I understand that my answer will be submitted to Turnitin for checking and that I can be
awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.

7. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://staff.unisa.ac.za/static/intranet/Content/Policies/Teaching,%20Learning%20Community
%20Engagement%20and%20Student%20Support/Documents/copyrightinfringement_and_pla
giarism_policy_16nov05.pdf

Name & Surname……………………………… Student No: ......................

Signature/Initials ………………………………. Date ……………………………………….

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