GDEV 6770

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GDEV 6770
Seminar on Issues in African Development

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Examines a broad range of critical concerns in contemporary Africa including food production, human resource development, migration, urbanization, environmental resource management, economic growth, and policy guidance. The weekly presentations are made by invited specialists. Students write weekly memos about the talks. Graduate students (CRP 6770/GDEV 6770) facilitate one seminar question period.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Comments Required for IAD fellows.

Outcomes
  • To learn about African development, people, cultures and societies and explore development theories with their alternative viewpoints related to a specific theme.
  • To explore alternative viewpoints and exchange ideas on different African development-related topics.
  • To strengthen written and oral skills in synthesis of and reflection on readings, seminars and discussions.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CRP 4770, CRP 6770, GDEV 4770

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  8868 GDEV 6770   SEM 101

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    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Bezner Kerr, R