POLI 444
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The Political Economy of Development
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Political foundations of growth, providing public goods, and political reform in developing countries. Development and how institutions and culture shape it.
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Recommended
Econ 110, Poli 200
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Learn how to answer pressing but unanswered questions in international development
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Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Learn a good deal about all substantive areas of development (economic adjustment, social welfare, political reform)
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Effective Oral Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.
Title
Understanding of development theory
Learning Outcome
Understand the most important concepts within the subfield of development as discussed by leading authorities.
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Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Conceive, design and execute a professional-grade experiment on a research question related to international development.
