ISD 4899: Capstone: Contemporary Issues & Challenges of International Sustainable Development (2023-2024)

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In this course, students will explore current issues, challenges, and trends of international sustainable development practice and their impact on development management. This course covers a wide range of issues highlighted in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty, hunger, HIV/AIDS, human rights, good governance, capacity development, corruption, development in failed and fragile states, peace building, and climate change in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. While reading and discussing the development literature, students will discuss the existing programs, policy implications, and contemporary responses to development challenges. Typically offered: Winter.

Term CRN Credits Instructor(s) Days Time Dates Location Open
Winter 21553 5 Mohammad Qadam Shah
Tu,Th
12:50PM-2:50 PM
01/03-03/14
Otto Miller Hall 136
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Restrictions: International Sustainable Dev. majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading, Audit
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Full Term