POL447H1S L0101
Political Economy of Development
Themes
This course examines some key issues in the study and practice of international development. It aims to deepen appreciation of major substantive and theoretical debates taking place in the political economy of development. It is organized in roughly four sections: overview of definitions of development and major perspectives on the political economy of development and development practice in the post-WW2 era; the emergence and evolution of neoliberal theory and development practice since the 1980s; comparison of the development trajectories of a select number of states, and examination of analysis and debate on a number of contentious issues in the field today. The seminar will be mainly driven by student participation and discussion. Emphasis during the seminar will be on critical interpretation of assigned readings through the active participation of students in classroom dialogue and debate. Useful participation will be informed by knowledge of the readings and a willingness to share doubts as well as certainties.
Texts
Required readings will be available through Course Reserve/Short Term Loan on 4th Floor of Robarts Library or electronic journals accessible through University of Toronto Library System.
Format and Requirements
Course evaluation will include at least three written submissions and active, informed participation in class discussions.
Prerequisites
POL201H1/ POL201Y1/ POL218H1/ POL301H1/ POL301Y1/ POL305H1/ POL305Y1/ POL309H1/ POL325H1/ POLB90H3/ POLB91H3