Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - POL 131 D100

Politics of Prosperity and Inequality (3)

Class Number: 6034

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 24, 2019
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces how politics shapes economic inequality and development. Focuses on how government policy and the struggle for power offer solutions to major social and economic problems. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course will consider the role of public policy and the progress of developing states. Initially variables will be considered to define the level of development of states around the world. Through the use of case studies and best practices students will have to opportunity to consider the effects of public policyon developing countries. Finally differences among states will be considered to identify nuance oth the effects of public policy on the progress in developing states.

There will be two 1-hour lectures and 1 1-hour tutorial each week.  Tutorials start in Week Two.

Grading

  • Midterm 30%
  • Term Paper 30%
  • Group Presentation 10%
  • Final Exam 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Politics in the Developing World 5th Edition Burnell, Randall, Raknal Oxford
ISBN: 9780198737438

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS