INTD 200- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 94 pages long!)

• School: McGill University
• Department: International Development
• Course: INTD 200
• Professor: Darin Barney

Document Summary

Our approach: multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach, both macro (aggregate numbers, models, theories and approaches) and micro issues of development (regional variation, complexities, local realities) Goals for the course: understand historical background, theories, concepts, approaches and trends in development, connect theory and practice, pay attention to the regional variation, complexities, and overlooked issues, cultivate analytical skills and critical views on development. Part 1: macro picture of int"l development (analytical foundation) (weeks 1-6) Part 2: empirical topics in int"l development (micro issues) (weeks 7-13) Wednesday, october 12th: short answers, identification questions (provide definition of given concept, review session: friday, october 7th from 2:35-3:25. Group presentation in conference: 4-5 people in group: assigned to specific week to discuss the theme of that week, choose case study to deepen analysis. Take-home exam: essay discussing a development question, 7-8 pages double-spaced, essay question announced in last lecture class, due december 14th, submit via mycourses by midnight of december 14.