PSIR381 DEVELOPMENT&THE DEVELOP. WORLD
| Course Code: | 3540381 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. REBECCA BRYANT |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide an introduction to the study of development and the developing world. It introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks through a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary issues in Third World development. By using an interdisciplinary approach the course hopes to explore the nature of structural changes taking place in the developing world. It will cover a variety of development problems and issues and explore different interpretations of such issues. The first part of the course focuses on definitions and theories of development, providing an historical account of the evolution of development theory and practice in recent decades. The second part of the course concentrates on key development strategies by paying specific attention to the role of state and international agencies.
Course Content
This course aims to provide an introduction to the study of development and the developing world. It introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks through a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary issues in Third World development. By using an interdisciplinary approach the course hopes to explore the nature of structural changes taking place in the developing world. It will cover a variety of development problems and issues and explore different interpretations of such issues. The first part of the course focuses on definitions and theories of development, providing an historical account of the evolution of development theory and practice in recent decades. The second part of the course consentrates on key development strategies by paying specific attention to the role of state and international agencies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Having completd this course students should be able to understand the issues of international development by using a variety of different disciplinary and regional perspectives. They sould be able to understand and explain some of the most important international issues in post-cald war era, and the national and international organisations that promote development. They should able to understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed knowledge of development theories, strategies and practices. They should be able to apply their knowledge and understanding in order to initiate and carry out an extended piece of work or project