ECON 34822 - Development Studies Seminar

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Economics

Description:

Taught as AFRS 3000 'Development Studies Seminar' at host institution. An interdisciplinary course, divided in 3 sections which covers: Ugandan Culture and Society, Precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial history; contemporary political and economic issues; social anthropology. 1) Development Studies: This section of the course is divided into two parts: a theoretical framework and general introduction to development studies, followed by modules concentrating on contemporary development issues in Uganda. The introductory section includes study of development theories and approaches; rural development and appropriate technologies; urban development; resource allocation; development planning and project evaluation; public and private sector; multinational organizations and nongovernmental organizations. Students select one of the modules offered to pursue further study. These modules include: a) Gender Studies: gender issues in resource allocation and distribution at household, community, and national levels; household decision making. b) Public Health Issues: theoretical aspects of public health; strategies of public health promotion in Uganda; HIV/AIDS education and effect on society; reproductive health; maternal and child health. c) Grassroots Development: development theory applied to grassroots efforts; self-reliant participatory development; dependency thinking.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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