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Development Studies
201
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Introduction to Development Studies
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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 Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Development Studies
301
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Topics in Development Studies
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Examination of selected issues in Development Studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 201.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Development Studies
302
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Community Development
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Examines the processes whereby communities take action to solve common problems in both urban and rural settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 201.
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Development Studies
375
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Gender and Development
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Examines development from the critical perspective of the key role played by gender in development. Case studies from Canadian and international contexts will provide illustrative material for analyzing the issues that emanate from the gendered nature of development processes and practices.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 201 or Women's Studies 201.
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Development Studies
393
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Theories and Applications of Development
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A study of development theories and applications through northern and international case studies. Examines practical manifestations of those theories and approaches in development planning, implementation, and praxis including Modernization theory; dependency theory; basic needs approach; neo-liberalism; the staple thesis; globalization; women in development; gender and development.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 201.
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Development Studies
400
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Field School
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A field course for the on-site interdisciplinary study of a country or region with regard to issues of development from variety of perspectives, e.g., cultural, economic, environmental, geographical, historical and political perspectives.
Course Hours:
6 units; (72 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Development Studies
401
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Advanced Topics in Development Studies
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An examination of selected topics in Development Studies at an advanced level.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 393.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Development Studies
403
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Sustainability and Human Ecology in the Circumpolar Arctic
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The history of northern development and resource management in Canada with emphasis on specific case studies involving sustainability and human ecology in the Circumpolar Arctic. The role of traditional environmental knowledge and its significance to northern development will be examined. Participatory research methodologies may be introduced.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 393 or Indigenous Studies 317.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Development Studies 403 and either Northern Planning and Development 401 and 405 will not be allowed.
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Development Studies
405
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Environment and Development
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Critical engagement with sustainability through study of the intersections between environment and development, such as planning and development, management, and implementation, the political economy of environment, and political ecology. Topics may include political and economic systems, resource depletion, industrial agriculture, biodiversity, gender, hazards, traditional knowledge, and resistance.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 393 or Anthropology 313 or Indigenous Studies 317.
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Development Studies
485
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International and Intercultural Communication
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Examines cross-cultural communication at the personal, organizational, societal, and international levels. Discusses the concept of "Globalization" and its implications for communication among different cultures; analyses various theoretical perspectives underlying intercultural communication; explores issues of power, identity and influence; examines intercultural encounters in the context of specific diversified settings; and helps students develop intercultural communication competence.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 393.
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Development Studies
501
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Directed Research
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Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-3T)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Development Studies
591
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Critical Perspectives on Development Practice and Research
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An interdisciplinary consideration of selected issues and methodologies in development, providing the critical perspective and skills needed to conceptualize, design, implement and effectively manage community development projects and programs.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 302, 393 and consent of the Department.
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Development Studies
593
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Honours Seminar in Development Studies
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Current theoretical and methodological issues will be explored in a discussion-based seminar format, with the aim of development of a research project.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Development Studies 393 and admission to the Development Studies Honours Program.
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