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POS 522 Politics of Development

This course examines issues and theories related to the global politics of development and change. We will research the impact of globalization, colonialism, and its legacies on societies, the changing character, and meaning of development in the context of environmental changes, and the nature of relationships between the global north and south. We will also examine the debate about democracy and development, civil society and human rights, and the role of state institutions in fostering development and change.

Credits

3