POSC 3100U – Political Economy of Global Development

Students taking this course will learn to analyze the social, economic, and political facets that underlie the dynamics and policies of international development. Furthermore, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the historical evolution of development agendas and relations between North and South that encompass contemporary development issues and concerns. Special attention in the course content will be paid to changes in both political and corporate ideology as well as discussions about the developmental state, poverty and the role of women in development.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): POSC 2100U or enrollment in Sustainability Studies Minor program
Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3100U, CDPS 3100U