DEST201
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Introduction to Global Development Studies
Anthropology and Archaeology
AR - Faculty of Arts
Subject
DEST - Global Development Studies
Description
An interdisciplinary course focusing on development in both a northern and international context. Explores factors that shape development processes; introduces concepts and issues such as poverty; colonialism and self-determination; human ecology and sustainable development; and appropriate technology. Examines the origins, purposes, and performance of contemporary national and international institutions and their effect on people in different geographical and socio-economic contexts.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
DEST
Understanding Course Information
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