Comparative
Development S05 Mr.
Frundt Office G‑131
Hours TF 11:30-1 PM; W by appt
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Core
course in Sociology
Office
Phone: (201) 684‑7583
e-mail:
hfrundt@ramapo.edu
Purpose: The objective of this course is to
investigate balanced socio/economic
development and its relationship to globalization. It will contrast balanced development
with the condition of underdevelopment, which is marked by poverty and skewed
income distribution, high levels of malnutrition and illiteracy, low land
ownership and agricultural productivity, environmental degradation, lack of
suitable industrialization, and persistent crisis in the balance of payments
and trade. Emphasizing indigenous
experiences, the course will explore various development approaches such as
modernization, dependency, and more socially-oriented systems in Asia and
Africa, with an emphasis on
Texts: Barbara Thomas-Slayter. 2003. Southern
Exposure:
International Development and the Global
South.
Kumarian Press (Abbreviated: SE).
Erick Langer with Elena Muñoz. 2003. Contemporary
Indigenous
Movements in Latin America. SR Books(CIM)
Development Readings Packet (P)(available from
professor)
Part
I: Basic Frameworks for Development
Studies
Feb. 1:
Introduction to development and globalization
Trying Patience with Democracy” P1
Perez
and Rusli, “Homeless of Aceh Wary…” P2
C. Dugger, “Unicef says a Billion Children
Suffer
Deprivation Worldwide” P3
A.
Cowell,
“Blair Calls on
Feb.
4: The Global South
(emphasize
1-11)
D.
Sontag and L. Polgreen, “Storm-Battered Haiti’s
Endless Crises Deepen” P4
Sharon
LaFraniere, “Millions of AIDS Orphans Strain
Called Security
Threat” P6; “AIDS Patients in
Feb.
8: Reflections on Development
T.
Weiner, “A Grand Plan Meets Skepticism…” P8
G.
Thompson, “Cornfields or Runways?” P9
J.
McKinley, “No Conquistadors…Just Wal-Mart” P9b
C.
Dugger, “Roads Lead to a New Way of Life for
Rural
Feb.
11: Imperialism and Colonialism
39-74.
Feb.
15: Current political realities (first
paper outline due)
D.
Schemo, “Latin Death Squads and the
L.
Rohter, “
C. Marquis, “U.S…Aid to
J.
Forero, “Safeguarding Colombia’s Oil”; P14
“Colombian
Troops Assassinated 3 Union Lea-
ders” P15; “Bush Promises More Aid”P16;
“Drug Lords Seek Leniency” P17; “Surge in
Extradition
to US” P18
Rigoberta
Menchú,“Justice Comes for Archbishop” P19
J.Forero,“CIA
Knew Coup Plot in
“As
N.
Onishi, “
M.
Lacey, “Evicted,
S.
Weisman “Powell Says
N. Onishi, “
N.
Onishi, “Winds of Militant Islam…” P26
Feb.
22: Film:
Apr.
22: Earth Day: Development and
Environment
Environment”
SE 7 215-246
Raymond
Bonner, “
Juan
Forero, “In Mahogany’s Grain…” P81
Larry
Rohter, “Relentless Foe of Amazon…”P82;
E.
Andrews, “Ecotourism is all very well…” P86
B.
Lomborg, “The Environmentalists Are Wrong” P87
J.
Perlez and
Indonesians
Lash Out at
“Mining
Giant Put Toxic in
Saritha Rai, “
A.Revkin,“Eskimos:
Global Warming is a Rights
Issue”
P91
Part III: New Directions in Development Policy
Apr. 26:
Alternative frameworks
Apr.
29: Trade Reform
E.Andrews, “Latin Countries Skeptical of
U.S….”P93
L. Rohter, “South American Trading Bloc Frees
Movement
of its People” P94
T. Weiner,“Free Trade Accord at Age 10:
Pains” P95
C.
Becker,
“Farmers and Labor Press Global Trade as
A Campaign Issue” P96
T.
Friedman, “Trade vs. Human Rights” P97
May 3: AID Reform
(Paper #2 due)
J.
Kahn and T. Weiner, “World Leaders Rethinking
Strategy
on Aid to Poor” P98
T.Weiner,“Entreaties
in
D.
Bumiller,
“Bush…Speaks of Conditional Global
Aid” P100
D. Sanger,“Bush Plan Ties Aid to Free Market,
Rule”
P101
A.
Marquis,
“New System Begins Rerouting Aid” P102
C.Duggar,“World Bank Challenged: Poor
Helped?”P103
May 6,10: Student Reports
May 13: Final Review
May 20: Final Exam
Course Requirements
1. Class attendance, participation in
discussions on readings, and oral reports (only two unexcused absences are
allowed) (16% of grade)
2. Paper #1: The impact of
"development and globalization on one nation or indigenous group in the
global south." Discuss the meaning of development and how
"development" has impacted the culture and ways of life of people from
another part of the world.
Suggested countries include
3. Paper #2: Your Choice:
A.
a summary and comparative evaluation of two development/AID projects in the
“Global South,” utilizing concepts from the course such as
modernization, accumulation and sustainability, women’s role (see
examples, Apr. 15-May 3)
B. a
summary and evaluation of one major trade
program such as NAFTA,
CAFTA, FTAA, Africa Development Act (see professor for other choices).
You
will explain what the development/AID or trade projects were designed to accomplish,
what they have accomplished, and how the project illustrated sustainable
development as opposed to "modernization," and
"neoclassical" development approaches. Also include what socio-economic and cultural
factors were taken into account, and what your recommendations would be for
program expansion. Include a bibliography with at least three outside
journal/book references besides internet sources (5-6 pages, due May 3;
19% of grade)
4. One conference with the professor
to discuss your first paper, mid-term
exam, and outline of second paper (It is your
responsibility to schedule this conference in March- April.
It is part of your class grade).
5.
Two essay exams (each 23% of grade)
Note: If you need course adaptation or accommodations because of a documented disability, please make an appointment or see the professor during his office hours. He would be happy to discuss any special needs with you.