Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
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PJHC 394 001 (CRN: 21538)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Long Title: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN GLOBAL AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Department: Poverty Justice & Human Capab
Instructors:
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: PJHC 371 OR HUMA 371 OR SOCI 371 OR HUMA 280 OR SOCI 280
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 24-MAR-2025 1:54PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
1-MAY-2023
2:00PM - 5:00PM M
Description: This course explores human well-being and poverty in local and global contexts and communities. Readings explore human deprivations and opportunities in the context of social norms, race and ethnicity, gender relations, environmental issues, and state structures. The course examines movements and policies aimed at improving human capabilities, focusing on their overall effects and differential consequences. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PJHC 394 if student has credit for SOCI 394/SWGS 394.