Topic 1: Development
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The first week, students will summarize their knowledge on development and various theoretical approaches to the study of the phenomenon.
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Write a short essay (500 words) on what development is, in your words.
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Try to define the following terms which we will be using frequently in the course. USe all available sources and try to come up with as many definitions as possible including your own. Be ready for discussion in the class:
Globalization:
Development:
Culture:
Nation:
Poverty:
Glocalization:
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This attachment gives you a brief overview of key terms we will be using in the course and which we will discuss in the first two weeks of the semester.
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Based on the Reading of P. Collier, try to find answers to the following questions and be ready for discussion in the class:
What are usually the causes of civil wars?
Why are civil wars more likely to break out in low-income countries?
How is civil war related to economy and primary commodities?
What other external factors may contribute to civil wars?
Is there any relation between ethnicity and war according to Collier?
Is there any relation between income and length of the war?
Why is civil war a trap?