Conflict and the Construction of the Other
International Development Studies · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
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Description
This seminar addresses a central question raised in post-colonial theory about the way humans construct and maintain an understanding of the Other. We ask the question, "Have scholars found the idea of the Other useful as a synthesizing concept?" This problem-based, interdisciplinary seminar considers particular sites of struggle in cultural, social, and individual contexts. Finally, we ask about the implications of this inquiry for our cultural, social, and individual circumstances.
Requisite courses
CRS-1200, CRS-2210 and CRS-3220 or IDS-1100, IDS-2110 and IDS-3111, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and CRS-4910.
Cross-listed
CRS-4910(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.