GSR 76200 - Rethinking Development in the Global Era

Critical analysis of the shift from the old development discourse to a new one centered on “post development” or the “global” economy; identification of the ways in which developing societies attempt to integrate themselves into the global economy; assessment of the cultural, social and political impacts of the switch from socialist or mixed economies to market economies; analysis of the role of IMF, the World Bank, and world trade agreements in reshaping developing societies. Methodologies of social development, conflict resolution, legal reform and poverty alleviation used in aid organizations.

Hours 45 hrs,
Credits 3 cr
Students must consult the program advisers before registering for courses. Some graduate courses are open to advanced undergraduates with permission of the instructor. Elective courses in areas of specialization are given on a rotating basis.