Humanities, History , and Social Sciences 50-2313 - Politics of Poverty in Developing Nations

Institution:

Columbia College-Chicago

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Description:

An examination of the socioeconomic circumstances and political challenges facing "developing nations" today, focusing onpoverty, as well as related issues of gender relations, inequality, health, and education. Course will cover (a) the concrete challenges that poverty presents to much of the world's population, (b) the complex variety of causes and factors contributing to global poverty, and (c) the range of actors and approaches to responding to these challenges. 3 CREDIT S

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colum.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 663-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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