S0414 Sociology of Development. The Organizational Perspective
The purpose of the course is to evaluate the main theories and concepts of development. Key questions of the sociology of development are: Is economic growth necessary and sufficient for development? How useful is the traditional/modern dichotomy for the study of the Third World? Does the First World underdevelop the Third World? To what extent can development be analyzed in terms of a global system? \r\n
However, until now the sociology of development lacks a specific organizational focus. Therefore, the course will have its main focus on international institutions like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fond and the United Nation as well as national development agencies in First and Third World Countries.
\r\nIt is expected that every student will write a case study about one organization and link the history of this organization to the difference theories and concepts of development.
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