Course Details
Course Code: IRLS302 Course ID: 3761 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
A detailed study of the history, theories, and practices of global development initiatives with particular concentration in the prevailing views and practices of the 1960’s-contemporary times. A look at development in light of broader political constructs that influence the development of nations.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/20 - 01/29/21 | 02/01/21 - 03/28/21 | Winter 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/28/20 - 02/26/21 | 03/01/21 - 04/25/21 | Winter 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/26/20 - 04/02/21 | 04/05/21 - 05/30/21 | Spring 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1 Explain the historical circumstances that gave rise to contemporary patterns of development.
CO-2 Examine the correlation between political, economic and/or social issues in international development.
CO-3 Apply dominant theories in development to a current event.
CO-4 Describe environmental issues in development.
CO-5 Critique development at the state and regional levels.
Forum discussions – 25 percent
Each week, a discussion question is provided and posts should reflect an assimilation of the readings. Students are required to provide a substantive initial post by Thursday at 11:55 pm ET and respond to more than 2 classmates by Sunday 11:55 pm ET. Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.
Midterm assignment - 20 percent
This assignment consists of complete a chart and writing a paragraph reflecting on how the topics from the first three weeks of class interrelate.
Progress assignment - 30 percent
Specialized Exercise - Simulation. 4 pages including research and analysis.
Final assignment – 25 percent
This assignment is to write white paper. Please see instructions for the assignment for more information.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum Discussions | 25.00 % |
| Week One | 3.13 % |
| Week Two | 3.13 % |
| Week Three | 3.13 % |
| Week Four | 3.13 % |
| Week Five | 3.13 % |
| Week Six | 3.13 % |
| Week Seven | 3.13 % |
| Week Eight | 3.13 % |
| Midterm Assignment | 20.00 % |
| Midterm Assignment | 20.00 % |
| Progress Assignment | 30.00 % |
| Progress Assignment | 30.00 % |
| Final Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Final Assignment | 25.00 % |
- External websites and other assigned reading found in the Lessons area of the classroom.
- Weekly Lesson Notes and videos or audio files are found in the Lessons area of the classroom.
| Book Title: | Managing Development in a Globalized World: Concepts, Processes, Institutions- ebook available in the APUS online Library |
| ISBN: | 9781420068375 |
| Publication Info: | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Author: | Zararullah |
| Unit Cost: | $102.11 |
| Book Title: | To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |