Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
ASIA 329 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Long Title: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN GLOBAL AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): HUMA 280 OR SOCI 280 OR HUMA 371 OR SOCI 371
Description: This course explores poverty and gender in local and global communities. Readings consider human deprivations and well-being in the context of social norms, gender relations, and governmental structures. Also examined are policies meant to improve human capabilities, including both the overall effects of such policies and their differential consequences for children, women, and men. Cross-list: SOCI 372, SWGS 322.