INTL 375: Sustainable Development in the Global South

Course Description

This course focuses on the complex links between development and sustainability in the Global South, with a focus on African perspectives and experiences. We will begin by laying the groundwork to understand the historical and contemporary forces that have shaped the Global South. We will also examine dominant and critical perspectives on sustainable development. Our discussions will be framed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their operationalization in the Global South, including examination of the successes and failures of the SDG approach.