GDEV 5501
Development in Action: Winter Faculty-Led Study Trips
Each section of this course is a different faculty-led winter study trip that follows a 0.5 credit Fall course where students gain familiarity with a particular global development challenge (i.e., hunger & sustainable food production, inequality across the life course, environmental challenges & solutions, etc.) through readings, lectures, and in-class discussions. Then, in this winter session course, students travel to meet with actors on the ground who are navigating and developing solutions to these challenges.
Topics
- Describe the impact of various global and/or local development-related policies, strategies, and interventions in selected countries.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding by engaging respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in unfamiliar and changing environments, recognizing these as essential skills in the field of global development.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
GDEV 3500/GDEV 5500.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027