Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2019 - GSWS 830 G100

Selected Topics Graduate Seminar I (5)

Gender and Development

Class Number: 4226

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Selected Topics

COURSE DETAILS:

Development has a human face and the face is gendered. This course examines how development is gendered and creates differential impacts, meanings, and processes for people in the Global South. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course addresses, among others, the following key questions in development:

  • What does development mean to people in Asia, Africa and Latin America? Does gender matter?
  • How do citizens participate in development processes and practices? What are the similarities and differences irrespective of gender, class, sexuality, age, and differential abilities?
  • What are some of the inherent contradictions, such as, dilemmas and resistance, agency and conflicts in the gendered process of development?
  • How are women and men situated in socio-economic-political structure that eventually affect their contribution and experience in development?  

Through feminist analysis, paradigms, and examples as well as case studies from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, this course aims at developing alternative frameworks, methods, and projects to attain the goals of economic and social justice, and equity.  

Students will learn the processes and structure of international agencies and development and the roles of various government and non-governmental groups in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/courses/Educational_Goals.html

Grading

  • Two analytical short papers (1500 words each) 40%
  • Research essay and presentation (3000 words; approximately10-12 pages) 40%
  • Attendance and participation (both class and seminar) 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  • Jane Everett and Sue Ellen M. Charlton (Edited). 2014. Women Navigating Globalization: Feminist Approaches to Development. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-2577-0
  • GSWS 830 electronic copy articles
  • Recommended Readings: A set of readings will be available through SFU library.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

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.

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