This course is an introduction to the sociology of 'third world' development and provides and overview of the causes and consequences of economic growth and social development in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. After reviewing the historical creation of the 'global south' and the theoretical explanations of development and underdevelopment, the course focuses on emerging trends associated with the current era of globalization including the changing international division of labor, the dominance of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank and associated neoliberal economic policies, economic integration in the Western hemisphere, international migration, and both grassroots and state development initiatives. May meet either the Critical Perspectives: May meet either the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures or Social Inequality requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SHB requirement. Meets the Equity and Power: EPG requirement.

Prerequisite: Any 100-level SO course or consent of instructor.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SHB, Equity and Power: EPG

1 unit — Popkin

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2025	Block 6	Development and Social Change in the Global South	Eric Popkin	Palmer Hall 127	25 / 11	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 2	Development and Social Change	Eric Popkin	TBA	25 / 22	05/20/2025