POL 224 - POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Politics of Development examines political, economic, and social development and underdevelopment in the plethora of countries that comprise the Developing World. Utilizing a comparative approach, the course identifies the common challenges faced by developing countries and the strategies adopted to address them. Major topics considered in the course include the evolution of markets and determinants of economic growth; nation-building and political developments (e.g., democratization); the role of developed countries and international organizations in the developing world; and human rights and globalization.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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