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POLI217 - Global Development

Description

An introduction to global development and contemporary issues facing the Global South (Africa, Latin America and Asia). Focuses on theoretical, historical and policy debates shaping global development. Topics may include: colonization and decolonization; post-colonial nation-state building; democratization; global poverty and inequality; food security; culture and development; international development assistance and the role of international organisations, NGOs and social movements in shaping development.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-1

Cross-listed courses

GDS201 - Global Development

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 217, GDS 201.

Course offered by

Department of Political Science

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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