Syllabus - CRD140: Dynamics of Regional Development

Source: University of California, Davis
Program: Department of Human & Community Development
Course: CRD140 - The Dynamics of Regional Development
Instructor: Martin Kenney

Description

This course aims to increase your understanding of the political economy of regions in today’s globalized economy. My goal is to encourage you to think about the operation of capitalist economies in a global perspective and to highlight some of the critical forces shaping regions. After this class, I hope you will have better insights into the headlines that you read every day. This seems particularly important today as the U.S. and, indeed, the global economy still suffers from a relative lack of high-quality jobs and severe inequality. 

Syllabus - CRD180: Transnational Community Development

Source: University of California, Davis
Program: Community & Regional Development
Course: CRD180 - Transnational Community Development
Instructor: Dr. Parul Baxi

Description

This course examines the theories, institutions, and practices of international development. International development is conventionally associated with economic growth and rural poverty alleviation. A dominant perspective presents development as a top-down, economic-centered process managed by state actors, international development organizations, and aid agencies. While an economic focus dominates the field of development studies, current perspectives emphasize alternative dimensions that include political participation, democratization, and social inclusion. Diverse sets of actors including international non-governmental organizations, transnational community networks, and transnational activists networks carry out the work of promoting development today.

Syllabus - MCD 5140: Regional Development & Sustainability

Date: Summer 2019
Source: University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture
Program: Master of Community Development
Course: MCD 5140 - Regional Development & Sustainability
Instructor: Sarida Scott, Executive Director, Community Development Advocates of Detroit

Description

This course examines the formation of metropolitan regions – how they begin, grow, decline and grow again – and the related systems and policy issues. It will explore the ways we have defined regions and how the interrelated aspects impact community development, growth and investment. Analysis will include racial dynamics and use of specific, Detroit-focused case studies. This exploration will also take into context the MCD approach to theory and practice of community development with a foundation of service, social justice and sustainability, and integration of the HOPE model.