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 | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2021 - 12/31/2021 | 01/03/2022 - 02/27/2022 | January | Winter 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/31/2021 - 02/04/2022 | 02/07/2022 - 04/03/2022 | February | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/28/2021 - 03/04/2022 | 03/07/2022 - 05/01/2022 | March | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/26/2021 - 04/01/2022 | 04/04/2022 - 05/29/2022 | April | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/2021 - 04/29/2022 | 05/02/2022 - 06/26/2022 | May | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/2021 - 06/03/2022 | 06/06/2022 - 07/31/2022 | June | Spring 2022 Session D | 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 – 20 percent
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.
Project assignment - 30 percent
This assignment is a paper. Details are in the classroom assignment section.
Week 6 Simulation - 15 percent
Specialized Exercise - Simulation
Final assignment – 35 percent
Students have a choice of a paper or presentation for the final. Details are in the classroom assignment section.
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.
| Book Title: | International Development : Socio-Economic Theories, Legacies, and Strategies - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9781138670341 |
| Publication Info: | Routledge Lib |
| Author: | Lanoszka, Anna |
| Unit Cost: | $42.95 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from Trefry Library and/or the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom. |
| ISBN: | D2L Note |