POLI 444

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The Political Economy of Development

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Political foundations of growth, providing public goods, and political reform in developing countries. Development and how institutions and culture shape it.

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Recommended

Econ 110, Poli 200

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Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Learn how to answer pressing but unanswered questions in international development

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Learn a good deal about all substantive areas of development (economic adjustment, social welfare, political reform)

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Effective Oral Communication

Learning Outcome

Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.

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Understanding of development theory

Learning Outcome

Understand the most important concepts within the subfield of development as discussed by leading authorities.

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Effective and Professional Writing

Learning Outcome

Conceive, design and execute a professional-grade experiment on a research question related to international development.