POSC 2502U – Community Development and Social Change

This course is an introduction to community development policies and practices that support social change. Community has many faces in modern times. Community can refer to both geographically based communities and to chosen communities of advocates who connect remotely because of common concerns about community development. This course expands knowledge about the improvement of communities in ways that can facilitate progressive change. Some of the topics that may be covered include: anti-racism and anti-poverty activism in communities, Indigenous community development and urban planning to increase equity and accessibility.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): POSC 1000U
Credit restriction(s): CDPS 2502, PUBP 3502U
Recommended: POSC 1100U
Experiential learning: Yes