Senior Seminar in International Development Studies
International Development Studies · 3 hrs Project / Thesis
Offered: Winter Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered winter term only, so a clash costs a full year.
IDS-4100 prerequisites
7 courses appear in this chain, up to 3 levels deep. Every route through it involves a choice, so nothing is forced. Unless you get permission, 6 more are needed: IDS-1100 → IDS-2110 → IDS-2171 → IDS-3101 → IDS-3111 → IDS-3199.
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- IDS 4-YEAR BA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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Description
In this capstone seminar students compare cross-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to various international development issues. They also explore solutions to the problem of integrating development theory and practice. Students articulate their own understanding of development on the basis of critical reflection on examples of successful and unsuccessful development. The seminar includes critical reflection on students' experiences with development issues in the classroom, the practicum, or in extra-curricular activities.
Requisite courses
IDS-2110 (or the former IDS-3110), IDS-3101, IDS-3111, and IDS-3199, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.