XII. Course Descriptions
International Development
| IDEV*1000 Understanding Development and Global Inequalities F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to the study of international development as a contested and evolving effort to counteract global inequalities. Students will learn about the historical and political origins of the international development system, as well as the main development actors and institutions. The course will provide an introduction to foundational concepts within development studies, including poverty, inequality, human rights, foreign aid, and sustainable development. | |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*2500 International Development Studies W (4-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is an introduction to a broad range of topics in international development as studied by various researchers and from perspectives of different social-science disciplines. Special emphasis will be placed on research arising from the seven areas of emphasis in the undergraduate IDS program, the integration of diverse disciplines and paradigms, and the implications for public policy. Students in the International Development major should complete this course before semester five. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | POLS*2080, (ANTH*1150 or ECON*1050) |
| Equate(s): | IDEV*2010 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in B.A. International Development major, minor or area of concentration. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*3010 Case Studies in International Development F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is an in-depth examination of select case studies in international development. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 10.00 credits including IDEV*2010 or IDEV*2500 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in B.A. International Development major. Minimum of 68% overall cumulative average. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*3200 Individual Work/Study in International Development S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is intended for students who seek to combine work and study in development with their academic course work. It may be used in connection with internships or work at international development agencies or other appropriate businesses and organizations (in Canada and abroad), for research and/or experience in a developing country, or for other practica or programs. Any faculty member at the University of Guelph with appropriate expertise may supervise the work/study project. In each case, the student and faculty member will agree on an outline of the work/study project and evaluation criteria. In all cases the project will involve a writing component. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 10.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. Written approval of the faculty advisor for International Development. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*4190 Regional Context S,F,W (1.5-0) [0.25] | |
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| In this course students will learn about a region that they intend to study further in an advanced work/study project (IDEV*4200) or in a structured semester abroad. It may be offered as a reading course or as a seminar. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 10.00 credits including IDEV*2010 or IDEV*2500 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. Written approval of the faculty advisor for International Development. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*4200 Advanced Work/Study in International Development S,F,W (3-0) [0.75] | |
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| Individual work/study option at an advanced level. See IDEV*3200 for course description. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | IDEV*4190 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. Written approval of the faculty advisor for International Development. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*4500 International Development Seminar F,W (3-0) [1.00] | |
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| This course brings together students in international development in their final year of study to examine key debates and to integrate knowledge from different areas of emphasis in the specialization. Students draw from a variety of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives in lectures, text-based seminars and in reaction to guest speakers. In addition, students develop and present research projects which focus theoretical insight on practical concerns. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 15.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in B.A. International Development major. Minimum of 68% overall cumulative average. Instructor consent required. Written approval of the faculty advisor for International Development. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |