Global Development Studies 347 - Globalization and Development

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Grinnell College

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Interdisciplinary social science examination of the nature of social change- particularly in terms of varied conceptions of "development"-associated witprocesses of modernization and globalization in developing countries. Focus is placed on western development aid and the expansion of the world capitalist system; including the major actors and institutions involved, their linkages with one another and peoples in the developing world, and impacts on the developing world. Also examines local-level responses, focusing on social movements and/or grassroots development initiatives. Can count as anthropology seminar when taught by Roper. Prerequisite: Global Development Studies 111, or Anthropology 280, or permission of instructor. ROPER.

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4.00

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www.grinnell.edu

Phone Number:

(641) 269-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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