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This course is designed to give students a broad-based understanding of international issues and introduce them sustainable human development (SHD), an emerging discipline that utilizes a holistic approach to the challenges of development by emphasizing the interaction between economic, environmental, political, and social processes. Students will examine the theory, methods, and goals of development in an international context through case studies. Students will emerge from the course with a greater understanding of what fosters successful development, what foreign policy options and strategies are available to overcome obstacles faced in the field, and how success in development can be measured through the use of indicators and comparative analysis
This course is designed to examine the reasons why development programs often fail and analyze those planning and implementation strategies and tools proven to bring about positive and sustainable change. This course is based on the analysis and discussion of international and domestic case studies to improve economic, environmental, political, and social aspects of society. Students then apply this analytical methodology towards the design of their own development program proposal.
This course explores aspects of the potential impacts of new information and communication technologies (ICT) on international development. The course introduces a macro perspective, focusing on various technologies and ways in which they can be applied in both the developed and developing worlds. Special attention is dedicated to the use of ICT on e-applications in the areas of education, government, health, communities, business, and knowledge management.
The bulk of the course will be centered around the creation and or analysis of cases where technology has been key to either furthering or hindering development. Students will participate in developing these cases based upon the analysis and creation of other cases. New technologies for learning will assist and increase interaction and communication among participants during the course.
This interdisciplinary course is designed to examine the complex challenges inherent in managing not-for-profit and governmental organizations in developing countries. Central to our examination is the role of leadership in managing social, political, and financial influences upon policy space. Within this context, the course focuses upon negotiating constraints in policy development and implementation and draws comparatively from experiences in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States.
Open to upper-level students with approval of instructor.
Courses offered by visiting professors or permanent faculty. For specific offering, see the Schedule of Classes. For description, consult the department.
† By special permission. * Non-LAS course. See the college SPC restrictions.
