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SOC 340

Sociology of International Development

Sociology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Paradigms of development and poverty; international, national, and grass roots approaches to promote development and reduce poverty; and application in developing nations.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Soc 111 or 112; IAS 220

Title

Theory

Learning Outcome

Become familiar with different theories about development.

Title

Social Institutions

Learning Outcome

Understand the relationship between development and major social insitutions.

Title

Organizations

Learning Outcome

Learn about what different organizations are doing to promote beneficial development.

Title

Apply

Learning Outcome

Learn to apply what you have learned to a specific aspect of development.

Title

Integrate

Learning Outcome

Integrate what you have learned to develop your own approach to development.