Sociology of Development
SOCY1-DC7263
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
This course provides an analysis of major issues related to the economic, political, and social transformation of developing countries. The course examines theories of development and underdevelopment, history of linkages of the developed and underdeveloped world, the role of the state, class structure, ideology and political mobilization, peasantry and rural development, urbanization and marginality, revolutionary movements, and the agents, goals, paths, and prospects of development.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status.
Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT.
To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
