Sample course: Introduction to Global Development
This course introduces students to the history, theory and practice of international development. Students will examine the different meanings and objectives of global development, paying particular attention to economic growth, poverty alleviation, inequality reduction, capability enhancement, the defense of human rights and sustainability. They will also learn about competing theories of international development, with a particular emphasis on modernization theory, structuralism and neoliberalism. Students can also expect to study the role of different actors in the field, ranging from the state to official development assistance (ODA) agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and multinational corporations. Combining theoretical discussion with analyses of real-world cases, the course will prepare students to better understand, assess and participate in the project of global development.
Course Syllabus [PDF]
Sample lectures:
Lecture 2: The colonial origins of the concept of development [PDF]
Lecture 5: Poverty [PDF]
Lecture 6: Income inequality [PDF]
- Sample worksheet #3 [PDF]
Lecture 15: Modernization Theory [PDF]
Lecture 18: Dependency Theory [PDF]
Lecture 27: Multilateral Financial Institutions [PDF]