Course Description

GS211 The Theories of Development 0.5

This course introduces students to the themes and issues that comprise development studies. Various perspectives and approaches will be considered, and their respective strengths and shortcomings identified. Students will gain a critical understanding of development, including economic and social development, and how these contribute to, or impede social justice at the national and international levels.

Prerequisite: GS100; or GS101 and GS102, or permission of the co-ordinator.

Exclusion: DI210, GS210.

Official electronic version updated at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003

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