Politics of the Developing World

States, development, democracy and conflict in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

POLS-330 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Political Science

Course content

  1. 1Defining the developing worldComing
  2. 2Colonialism and its legaciesComing
  3. 3State buildingComing
  4. 4Theories of developmentComing
  5. 5Political economy of growthComing
  6. 6Democracy and authoritarianismComing
  7. 7Civil war and political violenceComing
  8. 8Ethnicity and religionComing
  9. 9Aid and international institutionsComing
  10. 10Gender and politicsComing
  11. 11Resource wealthComing
  12. 12Regional case studiesComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

States, development, democracy and conflict in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Part of the Arts & Social Sciences stream, typically taken in year 3.