CRP 6770 - Seminar on Issues in African Development

(crosslisted) GDEV 6770

Fall, Spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.

Required for IAD fellows. Co-meets with CRP 4770/GDEV 4770.

Director of Institute for African Development.

Examines a broad range of critical concerns in contemporary Africa including food production, human resource development, migration, urbanization, environmental resource management, economic growth, and policy guidance. The weekly presentations are made by invited specialists. Students write weekly memos about the talks. Graduate students (CRP 6770/GDEV 6770) facilitate one seminar question period.

Outcome 1: To learn about African development, people, cultures and societies and explore development theories with their alternative viewpoints related to a specific theme.

Outcome 2: To explore alternative viewpoints and exchange ideas on different African development-related topics.

Outcome 3: To strengthen written and oral skills in synthesis of and reflection on readings, seminars and discussions.