Summer 2017 - SA 363 J100
Process of Development and Underdevelopment (SA) (4)
Class Number: 5672
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Sat, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Deborah Dergousoff (sessional)
ddergous@sfu.ca
Office: HCC2140
Office Hours: Saturday, 16:30-17:30
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Prerequisites:
SA 101 or 150 or 201W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of sociological and anthropological theories of development and underdevelopment as applied to the Third World. The nature and consequences of world system linkages; colonialism and decolonization; patterns of social change in selected societies and regions.
COURSE DETAILS:
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with a historically grounded and practical understanding of the concept and practice of development and underdevelopment.We will engage development policy and practice through an NGO-oriented lens to understand issues such as project design, relationship building, representation, political mobilization, identity and ideology, success and failure, and generally the social, political and practical contexts in which development work is framed and enacted. Students will have an opportunity to develop good critical reflection skills through written assignments and participation in group discussions. An important aspect of this course is planning and taking part in a mock Development Conference where students will have the opportunity to take on the role of researchers, practitioners and development organizations to engage with questions of development practice. Creativity and innovation is encouraged in all course work.
Grading
- Critical Responses/Online Discussions (3 x 15%) 45%
- Workshop Project and Reflection 30%
- Mid-term Exam 25%
NOTES:
Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned a N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
McMichael, Philip. (2016). Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective. (6th ed.) London & Thousand Oaks: Sage Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1452275901
Choudry, Aziz and Kapoor, Dip (Eds.) (2013). NGOization: Complicity, Contradictions and Prospects. London & New York: Zed Books.
ISBN: 978-1780322575
Additional readings On Reserve
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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