Sociological analysis of historical and contemporary perspectives on development and underdevelopment. Critical assessment of approaches to globalization, industrialization, and regional development across nations with diverse cultures, politics, and social and economic systems. Roles of states and non-state actors, and prospects for degrowth and other transformational changes in the context of inequalities and environmental crises. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 12 credit units SOC or permission of instructor. Note: Departmental approval required. Students may receive credit for only one of SOC 409 or 809.
Sociological analysis of historical and contemporary perspectives on development and underdevelopment. Critical assessment of approaches to globalization, industrialization, and regional development across nations with diverse cultures, politics, and social and economic systems. Roles of states and non-state actors, and prospects for degrowth and other transformational changes in the context of inequalities and environmental crises. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 12 credit units SOC or permission of instructor. Note: Departmental approval required. Students may receive credit for only one of SOC 409 or 809.
