ENVI 232-01 10357 |
Food, Agriculture and the Environment |
Days: T R
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Instructor: William Moseley
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with GEOG 232-01 (10356)*
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This course introduces you to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with a special emphasis on agriculture. We will examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (developed and developing countries) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. Beyond agriculture, we will also examine other sectoral issues in relation to agriculture or as stand alone environmental concerns. These themes include: human population growth, consumption, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental health. We will be trying on a number of theoretical lenses from geography's broad human-environment tradition (such as physical geography, cultural ecology, commodity chain analysis, political ecology, resource geography, the human dimensions of global change, hazards geography and environmental justice). In other words, I not only want us to explore a range of environmental issues, but also to grapple with theory and how this informs our understanding of the human-environment interface.
General Education Requirements:
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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GEOG 232-01 10356 |
Food, Agriculture and the Environment |
Days: T R
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Room:
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Instructor: William Moseley
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with ENVI 232-01 (10357)*
Details
This course introduces you to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with a special emphasis on food and agriculture. We examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (Global South and Global North) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. Beyond agriculture, we also explore other sectoral issues in relation to farming and food security. These themes include: human population growth, consumption, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental health. We try on a number of theoretical lenses from geography's broad human-environment tradition (such as physical geography, cultural ecology, commodity chain analysis, political ecology, resource geography, the human dimensions of global change, hazards geography and environmental justice). In other words, we not only explore a range of agricultural and environmental issues, but also grapple with theory and how this informs our understanding of the human-environment interface.
General Education Requirements:
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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POLI 242-01 10651 |
Political Economy of Development |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Instructor: Lisa Mueller
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The leaders of NGOs, governments, and social enterprises recognize that problems such as poverty, pandemic disease, and inequality almost always have political causes and consequences. People with a background in Political Economy of Development are in high demand for their expertise on achieving positive outcomes for humanity and the environment. Few topics in Political Science have more direct relevance to policy-making and matters of "real-world" urgency. This course will provide you with knowledge that you can apply, if you wish, to a variety of roles in the development sector. By the end of the semester, you will complete a portfolio of assignments that simulate the kinds of projects you would do as a professional development analyst, Foreign Service officer, impact evaluator, or social entrepreneur. This class emphasizes practical skills but also covers theories and philosophies of development. Readings, discussions, and activities will help you grapple with (but not necessarily answer) the following questions: What defines someplace as more "developed" than someplace else? What explains variation in development? Does social science hold the key to good development policies? What can I personally do to improve the world?
General Education Requirements:
Writing WA
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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EDUC 250-01 10263 |
Building Trust: Education in Global Perspective |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Instructor: Sonia Mehta
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*First day attendance required; registration limit has been adjusted to save 2 seats for incoming FYs*
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This course examines the role of Education as global phenomena. The course encompasses a comparative view of education around the world, as well as its role in International Development. We take it further, by analysis and critique, to understand education as a force for change in an inter-dependent, globalized world. Specifically, we will examine ways in which policies and practice either enhance or diminish efforts towards change that is inclusive, just, sustainable and effective in relieveing suffering, while expanding potential and capacity in those affected by social change. We take the position that, in order to be effective, building trust becomes a key to connectivity between people, groups, organizations and ideas where education, development and change are theorized and practiced. We will construct possible education frameworks around the idea of building trust, by analyzing socio-cultural issues of power, voice, silence, and discourse. (4 credits)
General Education Requirements:
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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INTL 320-01 10658 |
Global Political Economy |
Days: T R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Instructor: STAFF
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*Cross-listed with POLI 320-01 (10657)*
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This course will examine the historical origins and political contours of global capitalism through a focus on the international relations of colonialism and empire. We will analyze how concepts, institutions, and social relations such as private property, commodity production, markets, and free labor have been central to the construction of capitalist modernity. We will analyze these pillars of the global economy beyond the commonplace assumption of their emergence in Europe and examine how they have been shaped by global relations of conquest, indigenous dispossession, slavery, racialized exploitation, imperial war, and forms of social control such as policing and incarceration. We will trace the afterlives of these structures beyond formal decolonization and further explore abolitionist and anti-colonial modes of structuring political-economic life.
General Education Requirements:
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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POLI 320-01 10657 |
Global Political Economy |
Days: T R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room:
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Instructor: Sheharyar Imran
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*Cross-listed with INTL 320-01 (10658)*
Details
This course will examine the historical origins and political contours of global capitalism through a focus on the international relations of colonialism and empire. We will analyze how concepts, institutions, and social relations such as private property, commodity production, markets, and free labor have been central to the construction of capitalist modernity. We will analyze these pillars of the global economy beyond the commonplace assumption of their emergence in Europe and examine how they have been shaped by global relations of conquest, indigenous dispossession, slavery, racialized exploitation, imperial war, and forms of social control such as policing and incarceration. We will trace the afterlives of these structures beyond formal decolonization and further explore abolitionist and anti-colonial modes of structuring political-economic life.
General Education Requirements:
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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ECON 426-01 10257 |
International Economic Development Capstone |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room:
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Instructor: Amy Damon
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In this class, we study the economics of development in low-income countries and communities primarily in the Global South, from multiple perspectives and approaches. We primarily focus on the microeconomics of development economics. We explore both theoretical and empirical methodology in modern development economics. Topics we cover include: economic growth, fertility, health, cash transfers, rural labor markets, credit markets, and land markets as they relate to development. This course pushes students to work with datasets from low-income countries, and apply economic theory to problems of development. We keep an eye toward the relevance and applicability to policy of the topics we cover. This course counts as a Group E elective. It is a capstone course. Meets concurrently with ECON 425. Prerequisite(s): ECON 361, ECON 371, and ECON 381. C- or higher required for all prerequisites.
General Education Requirements:
Internationalism
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
Course Materials
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EDUC 460-01 10266 |
Education and Social Change |
Days: T R
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Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am
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Room:
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Instructor: Gonzalo Guzmán
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*Permission of instructor required; first day attendance required*
Details
This senior capstone course explores the question: How can we educate to promote change toward more just, compassionate, and sustainable approaches to living and learning in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world? We will consider contemporary barriers to and opportunities for systemic education reform and social transformation on local, national and international levels. We will then work both individually and collectively, on campus and in the community, to analyze specific social issues and reform strategies in addition to conceptualizing plans for principled social action. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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