Sociology 2239 Lecture Notes - Chinua Achebe, Immanence, Neoliberalism
1 Dec 2012
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We live in a world with affluence and deprivation they are connected. (cell phones for instance. The founders aren"t wealthy just through the terms and conditions. Congo cell phone providers get rich off war. Objectives: gain appreciation for problems because things can change for the better; become familiar with the main issues & debates because for things to change, you have to understand them; gain an understanding of the key players and actions. Fall; introduce key debates (colonialism, decolonization, creation of independent nation-states); review key economic issues; reflect on development institutions meant to address inequality. Participate in class (10%) [my learning, seminars, etc]; academic integrity module (0%); Complete a writing assignment (25%) [due in november around a book]; do a midterm (25%) [2nd last week of october]; end of term examination (40%). Marks drop in university because marking is different.
