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*2400 Development, Social Justice and Human Rights W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course will explore the nature of social justice and links to concepts and practice of human rights. It examines how development can be seen in terms of the advancement of social justice. Students will identify and critically assess alternative approaches to promoting social justice within a development context and the related actions by actors locally and globally. It will explore the related ethical issues associated with development policy and practice. Key topics will include poverty, hunger, power, gender, race, and class. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | IDEV*1000 |
| 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*3000 Poverty and Inequality F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course explores the nature and determinants of poverty and inequality at the local and global levels and the interrelationship between these. It examines the patterns and dynamics of poverty and inequality, for example over time and geographically. In so doing, it explores the nature and practical application of alternative approaches to their assessment and measurement. Students will reflect on and critically assess diverse approaches to reducing poverty and inequality locally and globally. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7.50 credits including IDEV*2500 |
| 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*3300 Engaging in Development Practice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course provides an opportunity for students to engage with development practitioners in a real-world context. Students will implement a community engagement project determined in consultation with a community partner. The focus of engagement opportunities will be on the analysis of a development issue and defining related policy and/or practice options. The course explores the challenges associated with engaging with development practitioners in the real world and equips students with the necessary skills for successful engagement. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7.50 credits including IDEV*2500 |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in BAH.IDEV. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences |
| IDEV*3400 Managing and Evaluating Change in Development W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course explores the key practical skills required by those engaged in the implementation of development policy and practice including logical frameworks, theories of change, impact assessment, and project management. It aims to equip students with an understanding of the nature of these techniques, and how and where they are employed. The strengths and weaknesses of these techniques and their implications for development policy and practice are explored. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7.50 credits including IDEV*2500 |
| 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 |