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Development Studies

Lower Division Courses

DS C10 : Introduction to Development (4 units)
Prerequisites: None
Offered Fall Only

This course provides an introduction to comparative development and serves as a prerequisite for DS 100. The course assumes that students know little about life in Third World countries and are unfamiliar with the relevant theory in political economy of development and underdevelopment. The first part of the course covers the historical patterns of incorporation into an expanding world system and the different theories associated with these processes. The second part deals with a variety of micro and macro phenomena organized around land, labor, and work. This course is cross-listed with Geography C32.

DS 24 : Freshman Seminar
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

One hour of seminar per week. The Freshman Seminar Program has been designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered in all campus departments, and topics vary from department to department and semester to semester. Enrollment is limited to 15 freshmen. Course may be repeated for credit as topic varies.

Upper Division Courses

DS C100 : History of Development and Underdevelopment (4 units)
Prerequisites: DS 10 or related course strongly recommended

Historical review of the development of world economic systems and the impact of these developments on less advanced countries. Course objective is to provide background against which to understand and assess theoretical interpretations of development and underdevelopment. Cross-listed with Geography C112.

DS 150 : Advanced Studies in Development Studies (4 units)
Prerequisites: None

Advanced multidisciplinary research in current issues and topics of development. Seminars will focus on specific geographical areas with appropriate comparative material included. A major research project is required, as well as class presentations. Topics change each semester. Course may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

DS 192 : Senior Thesis (3 units)
Prerequisites: Senior Standing and consent of instructor
This course is designed to provide Development Studies students with the opportunity to write a major paper on a topic relevant to their personal course of study. The paper is expected to be at least 30 pages in length. The topic should be agreed upon in advance by both the student and faculty sponsor and may be taken for a letter grade.

DS H195 : Senior Honors Thesis Seminar (4 units)
Prerequisites: IAS H102; senior standing with a minimum GPA of 3.6 in the major and a 3.5 for all work completed at the University; consent of instructor

The honors student is required to research and write a thesis based on the prospectus developed in International and Area Studies H102. The thesis work is reviewed by the honors instructor and a second reader to be selected based on the thesis topic. Weekly reports required.

DS 197 : Field Studies (1-4 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor

Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. Supervised experience relevant to specific aspects of Development Studies in off-campus organizations. Regular individual meetings with faculty sponsor and written reports required. Check with the IAS Office for specific requirements. Course may be repeated for credit.

DS 198 : Directed Group Study (1-4 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor

Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. Topic changes each semester. Check with the IAS Office for topics and specific enrollment requirements. Course may be repeated for credit.

DS 199 : Supervised Independent Study & Research for Undergraduates (1-4 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor

Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. Written proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor. Enrollment is restricted by regulations of the College of Letters and Science. Check with the IAS Office for enrollment information. Course may be repeated for credit.