This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the relationship between political economy and the ideas and practices of development.  The course grounds students in core theories, both classical and contemporary.  It then examines key themes and controversies to illustrate the relationships between political economy and development practice.

This is a mandatory course for all graduate students in Global Development Studies.

Three term hours; Fall. D. McDonald

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the cultural politics of development in historical and contemporary perspective.  The course focuses on narratives of development and their relationship to social and political movements in the South and North.  Themes include the ideas of tradition, modernity and progress; colonialism, nationalism and liberation; and the gendered and racialised politics of development.

This is a mandatory course for all graduate students in Global Development Studies.

Three term ‐ hours; Winter. D. Da Costa

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

 A mixed senior undergraduate/graduate level course with limited space for graduate students. Graduatestudents may not take more than three such mixed courses.  Graduate enrolment opens after the undergraduate enrolment period (consult with department).

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

 A mixed senior undergraduate/graduate level course with limited space for graduate students. Graduate students may not take more than three such mixed courses. Graduate enrolment opens after the undergraduate enrolment period (consult with department).

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

A mixed senior undergraduate/graduate level course with limited space for graduate students. Graduate students may not take more than three such mixed courses. Graduate enrolment opens after the undergraduate enrolment period (consult with department).

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

A mixed senior undergraduate/graduate level course with limited space for graduate students. Graduate students may not take more than three such mixed courses. Graduate enrolment opens after the undergraduate enrolment period (consult with department).

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

A mixed senior undergraduate/graduate level course with limited space for graduate students. Graduate students may not take more than three such mixed courses. Graduate enrolment opens after the undergraduate enrolment period (consult with department).

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

A mixed senior undergraduate/graduate level course with limited space for graduate students. Graduate students may not take more than two such mixed courses. Graduate enrolment opens after the undergraduate enrolment period (consult with department).

tba for 2013 ‐ 2014.

This course examines the formation and dynamics of global capitalism, its divisions of labour and consumption, the (re)production of global inequalities. Topics include classical and contemporary theories of uneven development; industrialisation; the creation of labour forces; global commodity chains; and the ecological contradictions of global development.

Not offered 2013 ‐ 2014.

An inquiry into the role and meaning of corporations (corporatization) in the areas of debt, the environment and development across the globe. Drawing on an interdisciplinary approach, we attempt to understand the complex nature of corporatization by examining the contradictions, relations of power, and social discipline of various structures and strategies in global capitalism.

Not offered 2013 ‐  2014.

Through a critical reading of books and articles, both current and influential older texts, the course will examine the ‘enterprise’ of rural development, considering the themes and ideas that have engaged those who have created and implemented rural development projects around the world and that continue to inform development work, historically and in the present.

Not offered 2013 ‐ 2014.

This course provides a forum to discuss practical, ethical and methodological issues in conducting development research and writing, including major research papers, thesis work, and grant applications. All Global Development Studies MA students will be enrolled in this course.

All Global Development Studies MA students will be enrolled in this course.

Monthly meetings. FW terms.

An inquiry into the role and meaning of corporations (corporatization) in the areas of debt, the environment and development across the globe.  Drawing on an interdisciplinary approach, we attempt to understand the complex nature of corporatization by examining the contradictions, relations of power, and social discipline of various structures and strategies in global capitalism.  Offered depending on availability of faculty.

Not offered 2013-2014.

The course focuses on the relationship between globalization, international mobility and development in the “age of migration.” It will provide students with knowledge of the historiography and major theoretical perspectives on the nature of the relationship as well as an understanding of contemporary academic and policy debates on the role of migration in development.

Not offered 2013 ‐ 2014.

Students whose proposed research lies outside the realm (thematic or regional) of regular course offerings may choose this option. In consultation with a willing supervisor, students must develop a unifying title, course description, and reading list of 2‐4 key texts for each of 5‐6 set topics leading toward an agreed upon set of assignments.

A summer-term elective for students in the two-year thesis stream. The course will enable students to devote more time in planning and pre‐departure preparation for their fieldwork by giving them course relief in the winter term. It will also provide an effective de‐briefing experience upon return, either in conjunction with the post activity reflection course for our senior undergraduates

(DEVS 411*) or through other public engagement such as guest lectures to undergraduate classes, or talks to extra‐curricular groups.

The course will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

The purpose of this course is to introduce graduate students to qualitative field research through a combination of coursework and fieldwork. The course will cover research design, proposal writing, research ethics, qualitative research methods - concentrating on interviewing and observation, and data analysis, in order to provde students with a graps of important elements underlying successful fieldwork design, implementation and reporting.

This course focuses on specific topics related to global development studies. Special topics are offered under the guidance of a faculty member in an area of the instructor’s expertise.

Not offered 2013 ‐ 2014.

This course focuses on specific topics related to global development studies. Special topics are offered under the guidance of a faculty member in an area of the instructor’s expertise.

Not offered 2012 ‐ 2013.

This course focuses on specific topics related to global development studies. Special topics are offered under the guidance of a faculty member in an area of the instructor’s expertise.

Not offered 2012 ‐ 2013.

Students will complete a library‐based major research project (MRP) of 40‐60 pages. The MRP will deal with a specific interdisciplinary question directly relevant to Global Development Studies, which may be thematic or theoretical in nature or focus on peoples or places generally associated with the Global South in the context of relations with the Global North.

PREREQUISITE: Permission of Graduate Chair in consultation with a willing faculty supervisor, plus completion of two mandatory and four elective DEVS

or DEVS‐ eligible courses

Research leading to a dissertation of 70‐100 pages will usually involve the collection and analysis of primary data and be of publishable quality. Such data could include oral interviews, archival and other documentary sources, in some cases collected through field work.

PREREQUISITE: Permission of Graduate Chair in consultation with a willing faculty supervisor, plus completion of two mandatory and two elective DEVS or DEVS‐eligible courses.