Geography, Development, and Environment in the 'Third World'
GPHY 365
300-Level Courses
3 Units
In-person
4
one-way Exclusions
Lecture, online activity, private study
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Course Description
The geographical implications of the incorporation of the Third World into the global economy. Emphasis will be upon issues relating to both the physical and human environments in reference to development, ecological alteration, cultural change, and spatial readjustment.
Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast various theoretical approaches to development, including modernization theory, dependency theory, world-systems theory, and post-development theory.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of different development strategies (neoliberal economic policies, state-led development, and grassroots alternatives) on the global South.
- Analyze the role of advanced economies in the socio-ecological and development challenges facing the Global South, including the historical and ongoing effects of resource extraction, environmental degradation, labour exploitation and debt.
- Describe and explain the role of international institutions (e.g., the World Bank, IMF, WTO) in shaping contemporary development agendas, and explore the impact of debt, foreign aid, trade policies and technology transfer on the Global South.
- Communicate key concepts from the course, (e.g., development, environmental justice, neoliberalism, globalization, (post)colonialism, capitalism, and inequality) in plain language format to a non-academic audience.
- Develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills through engagement with academic literature and case studies as well as written assignments and class participation.