POL201H1Y L5101
Politics of Development
Themes
This course seeks to introduce students to the politics of development in countries of Latin America, Africa and Asia from WWII to the present. It attempts to provide a balanced mix of current issues and competing theoretical approaches to development as well as controversies revolving around the concept and practice of development. It begins with an introduction to the idea of “development,” its ideological roots and how the various theoretical models, international institutions and aid regimes have shaped development strategies of the Global South. The course also explores specific problems of the developing world including the politics of regime change, military rule, and the complex processes of democratization and state-society relations. It also examines a range of development challenges such as food security, Global health determinants, social/human development, human rights, environmental sustainability, gender equality, and migration.
Texts
TBA
Format and Requirements
Two lectures and one tutorial per week or as available. Term test (25%), essay (35%), final examination (30%) and attendance and participation (10%).
Prerequisites
4.0 credits or 1.0 POL credit