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DEVS 101 Development Studies in Global Perspective Units: 3.00
Explores the relationship between global economic integration, technological change, environmental sustainability, political systems, and cultural diversity. Introduces interdisciplinary perspectives to complex global challenges, from poverty to climate change. The course builds foundations for ethical cross-cultural engagement.
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 120 (18 Tutorial, 18 Online Activity, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Exclusion DEVS 100/6.0; DEVS 105/3.0*.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students expand their world-views by considering diverse forms of knowledge and analytical perspectives that can help us understand contemporary global change and challenges.
- Students engage in critical thinking by using interdisciplinary perspectives to explain a wide range of case studies.
- Students reflect on the opportunities and challenges involved in producing and disseminating knowledge about the world, with a focus on the opportunities and challenges to cross-cultural communication.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral format, with a focus on writing for different audiences and effective discussion and presentation strategies.
- Students acquire the foundational breadth of knowledge to pursue more advanced courses in global engagement.