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Nov 17, 2024
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ECO 316 - African Economic Development Theories and practice of economic development in colonial and postcolonial Africa and the African diaspora highlighting economic development goals of structural change and poverty alleviation, as well as development project outcomes regarding these goals. Critical and alternative approaches to economic development and areas of strength present in African economic development are considered. Not open to students with credit for AAS 315 or ECO 315. Prerequisite: ECO 105, 110 or 111, or AAS 100. Fulfills: GE 6, GEWH; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Recall factual knowledge of Africa's development history.
- Describe the role institutions play in development/underdevelopment.
- Analyze debates on international aid effectiveness.
- Identify and describe some theories of economic development.
- Analyze the relevance of theories of economic development to the African context.
- Critically analyze the creation, implementation and outcomes of economic development policies.
- Use writing and research skills used by development economists.
- Recognize cultural diversity and new perspectives and viewpoints on economic development through their immersion in other cultures.
- Develop global self-awareness, as they construct their own opinions and theories on course topics, and recognize the similarities and differences of another culture.
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