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DEVS 492  Topics in Development Studies I  Units: 3.00  
Seminars offered by regular and visiting faculty on development topics related to their research interests. Consult the departmental homepage for further details of specific course offerings each year.
NOTE Taught concurrently with DEVS 8XX/3.0.
NOTE This course is repeatable for credit under different topic titles.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 4 or above and registration in a DEVS Major or Joint Honours Plan and [DEVS 300/3.0 or DEVS 340/3.0]) or permission of the Department.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Comprehensive Understanding: Develop a comprehensive understanding of interpretive techniques, critical methodologies, and theoretical questions within a specialized area of development studies (This can be amended accordingly to specific course offering).
  2. In-Depth Exploration: Conduct thorough examinations of key development issues (once again, this can be modified specific to a course offering), delving into their historical, economic, social, and political dimensions.
  3. Advanced Analytical Skills: Develop advanced analytical competency to critically assess development theories and methodologies in addressing significant global challenges. (Again, this can be adjusted to match specific course offerings).
  4. Interdisciplinary Insights: Cultivate an interdisciplinary perspective by integrating insights from sociology, economics, political science, gender studies and other relevant disciplines. 
  5. Effective Communication: Enhance both written and oral communication skills to articulate and defend nuanced perspectives on select development issues (again, this can be tailored to suit a particular course), whether individually or within a group setting.
  6. Critical Engagement: Encourage active and critical involvement in contemporary development debates, policies, and practices, fostering the ability to contribute constructively to ongoing discussions in the field.