Selected Topics: Regional Development Issues
International Development Studies · 2 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Seminar/Discussion
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IDS-2186 prerequisites
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Where IDS-2186 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course focuses on the development and conflict challenges faced by a designated region of the world. It examines solutions put forward by communities, organizations, and governments from that region, as well as those of external development actors. In surveying those problems and solutions, the course highlights the distinctive character and experiences of the region, as well as its internal diversity. The course also identifies development concepts, practices and theories that have emerged in the designated region. Students may repeat this course for credit, provided the region of focus varies.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours successfully completed or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)]; IDS-1100 (recommended to be taken previously or at the same time as this course).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.