Middlebury

DPPG 8529

Dev Theory & Practice

DPPG 8529: Development: Theories and Practices

This course introduces students to the field of International Development as well as the key ideas, major debates and politics that inform its theoretical and practical boundaries. The first section of the course covers the theoretical debates around the intricate connections between economic, social and political development. The remaining sections discuss specific issue areas, such as globalization, human rights, human security, gender equity, and ideas of sustainable development. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a general and critical understanding of the field of International Development and an opportunity to begin to narrow down their own interests. It is organized by in-class discussions and the screening of documentary films with a strong focus on alternative approaches and social justice. As it is a course geared towards future practitioners and policy experts in development, the key assignments are focused on acquiring strong analytical tools accompanied by persuasion and influencing skills.

Subject:
Development Practice & Policy
Department:
Development Practice & Policy
Division:
Intl Policy & Management
Requirements Fulfilled:
Equivalent Courses:
GIPD 8529 *
IPOL 8529 *
IPSG 8529

Sections

Fall 2023 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F23 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2022 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F22 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2021 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F21 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2020 - MIIS, MIIS First Half of Term

DPPG8529A-F20 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2019 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F19 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2018 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F18 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2017 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F17 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2016 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F16 Lecture (Arrocha)

Fall 2015 - MIIS

DPPG8529A-F15 Lecture (Arrocha)