Geography of Development

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course aims to give insight in the problem of developing countries from the geographical point of view. Four approaches are entangled: historical perspective; insight in the relationship of developing countries with the developed countries and the world economy; an approach that combines international, national, regional and local geographic scales; and an approach that considers the relation between society and physical environment as the framework for sustainability. The course will provide a critical and holistic perspective on development and its variegated geographies. It introduces concepts and theories to understand uneven development and discusses important social, political and ecological issues related to uneven development. It is an intensive and interactive course featuring guest lectures, discussion seminars, a World Cafe, and a group work project. There will be both compulsory and suggested readings.