DRAFT SYLLABUS. Any changes will be posted on iLearn course page & announced in class. ny changes will be posted on iLearn course page & announced in class. IR/SS 520 GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT Spring 2009 (This class is also listed as Modernization and the Third World) Dr. Kathleen McAfee kmcafee@sfsu.edu Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:50 PM HSS 259 Graduate Teaching Assistant Mr. Deron Aucoin dlayne76@gmail.com Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Mr. Felix Peniche peniche@sfsu.edu TEXT REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE: Philip McMichael 2008 Development & Social Change: A Global Perspective 4th edition Pine Forge Press/ Sage Publishers ISBN 978-1-4129-5592-8 ±$45 new ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SHORT READINGS will be announced in class & posted on ilearn RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS: Tim Allen & Nick Thomas (eds) Poverty & Development: Into the 21st Century Oxford University Press (an excellent reference about development for those with little background) ISBN 0-19-877626-8 Vandana Shiva 2005 Earth Democracy South End Press (for those interested in a global-South, radical feminist-environmentalist critique) (± $10 new) ISBN 0-89608-745-X Davis Landes 1998 The Wealth & Poverty of Nations: Why Some are so Rich & Some so Poor (for those curious about a more Eurocentric interpretation of development & North-South inequalities) Peter Dicken 2007 (5th edition) Global shift. Mapping the changing contours of the world economy (the best reference + maps showing the organization of today’s global economy) ISBN 978412929554 1. Jan 27 Introductions, course planning; realities of the global South/ majority world (‘3rd world’) READ BEFORE CLASS: McMichael Timeline Ch 1 p xviii-xix and Table of Contents Introduction by instructor: the plan of this course and why the name has been changed Student & Teaching Assistant introductions, discussion of our learning and teaching objectives Logistics & using iLearn in this course Animation: UNDP Human Development Trends http://www.gapminder.org/downloads/presentations/human-development-trends-2005.html ASSIGNMENTS: Post 1 question on iLearn about development or globalization that you’d like the class to cover Read Chapter 1 2. Feb. 3 Overview of course & key themes: Development, Inequality, Sustainability READ BEFORE CLASS: McMichael text Ch 1 p 1-22 Development and Globalization: Framing Issues RECOMMENDED: P Porter & E Sheppard 1998 A World of Difference Guilford Press Ch 14 The historical geography of colonialism and the slave trade pp 305-338 iLearn Ch 15 Colonialism as a spatial and labor control system pp 339-365 iLearn ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 2 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 2. Prepare for class activity: TBA – check iLearn 3. Feb. 10 Colonialism; what is development? the ‘Development project’; industrialization READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 2 p 25-54 Instituting the Development Project ASSIGNMENT: Sign up on iLearn for one country you’d like to study for your presentation & paper 4. Feb. 17 Library session with Dr. Mira Foster on resources for your papers + TBA CLASS PART I: 6:10 – 7:45 Burke Hall 210 CLASS PART II: 8:00 – 9:30 HSS 259 (regular classroom) guest speaker or video ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 3 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 3. Prepare for class activity: TBA – check iLearn 5. Feb. 24 International institutions & aid; global division of labor; transformation of agriculture READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 3 p 55-84 The Development Project: International Relations RECOMMENDED FOR AN ENGAGING READ ABOUT HUNGER IN A WORLD OF PLENTY: Raj Patel 2008 Stuffed & Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System Selected chapters on iLearn First meeting of country groups in class Video: Black Gold or alternative ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 4 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 4. Prepare for quiz 6. Mar. 3 Industrialization & TNCs; new global division of labor; the globalized food system READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 4 p 87-116 Globalizing National Economy QUIZ on lectures Weeks 1, 2, 3, & 5 and text Chapters 1-4 Video: New Rulers of the World or alternative ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 5 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 5. Post questions on iLearn for pre-midterm review Prepare for class activity: TBA – check iLearn 7. Mar. 10 Political defeat of ‘3rd world’; new international economic order; debt & the lost decade READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 5 p 117-145 Demise of the Third World Pre-mid-term review Video: Life or Debt or alternative 8. Mar. 17 Mid-term exam Optional out-of-class pre-mid-term review will be offered by TAs, probably Monday night 16 March After mid-term 6:15 – 7:45: Second meeting of country groups in class 8:00 – 9:00 ASSIGNMENT: Download the Chapter 6 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 6. SPRING BREAK WEEK 9. Mar. 31 Global neoliberalism & deregulation; “free trade” & the World Trade Organization READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 6 p 149-190 Instituting the Development Project Review mid-term exam results Third meeting of country groups in class -term exam results Third meeting of country groups in class ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 7 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 7. Prepare for class activity: TBA – check iLearn 10. Apr. 7 Outsourcing, displacement & migration; informal economy; re-colonization; fair trade READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 7 p 191-228 The Globalization Project in Practice Fourth meeting of country groups in class Video: The Big Sellout or alternative ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 8 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 8. Prepare for class activity: TBA – check iLearn 11. Apr. 14 Fundamentalisms; global justice & social movements: green, feminist; food sovereignty READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 8 p 231-272 Globalization and Its Countermovements Video: Hope Will Win Over Fear ASSIGNMENTS: Download the Chapter 8 Study Questions to refer to as you prepare for next class; Read Ch 8. Prepare for class activity: TBA – check iLearn DETAILED OUTLINES OF COUNTRY PAPERS DUE 12. Apr. 21 Challenges to US / ‘western’ dominance; alternatives to neoliberal globalization READ BEFORE CLASS: Text Ch 9 p 273-291 Globalization for What? Fifth meeting of country groups in class 13. Apr. 28 Student reports and discussion 14. May 5 Student reports and discussion Final country papers accepted 15. May 12 Student reports and discussion Final papers accepted May 19 Final exam May 22 ALL FINAL PAPERS DUE ON ILEARN GRADING attendance & participation in class discussions and activities 10% quiz 5% mid-term exam 20% detailed paper outline 5% class presentation 10% final exam 25% final paper: 25% COURSE LOGISTICS, REQUIREMENTS AND TIPS: This syllabus is subject to change with notice, in case of things such as availability of a guest speaker. Check the iLearn course page to be sure you’re following the latest syllabus or to download an extra copy. Reading: You really do have to do it BEFORE EACH CLASS to understand the lectures and take part in activities, pass the quiz(zes?) and exams, and get a decent grade. We’ll read one chapter in the textbook each week for 10 weeks, with the midterm & spring break between chapters 6 and 7. Taking notes and listing new terms will help you remember the material. Set plenty of reading time aside in advance of class meetings. You may need to read some things more than once, especially if you don’t have much background in social sciences, history or economics, or even if you do. Always bring your textbook to class. It’s wise to keep a binder or folder with the syllabus, handouts, and your notes and bring that, too. Additional required reading will be posted on ilearn or will provided as links to web sites. You can read these materials online or print the readings for yourself to high-light or underline. Videos: They are good and they’re not just for fun. They deal with issues that will appear on the exams. Participation is mandatory! You can’t get an A unless you attend regularly and speak up in discussions. If you have trouble doing this, then before you come to class plan at least one thing to say even if it’s just a question. If you’re still shy, speak to the instructor and/or the TA. We’ll help you. Every class has students who like to talk and feel at ease doing so. If you’re one of them, great! But keep your points brief and give others a chance. This applies to group sessions as well as to class discussions. Attendance counts as part of your participation grade. Missing more than 2 classes will cost you points. Required work, in addition to a quiz and exams, will include the choice of a country and an issue for your own research paper, group work with two other people on that country, your part of an illustrated group presentation about the country to the entire class, and a written research paper. (See ‘grading’ above.) Other required activities: Everybody is also expected to take an active part in class activities such as role- play, group discussions, etc. There may also be digital activities through iLearn such as on-line forums. By Friday, Feb. 10 or sooner, each student will choose one country from the list posted on iLearn. Your group class presentations on will be based on your chosen country. We’ll provide guidelines for the group country presentations and your individual final papers. Country groups: We’ll organize groups of about 5 students to work on one selected country from one the of the regions listed at the end of this syllabus. I’ve listed countries by groups so don’t we get too many papers about the same region. Focusing on one country will help bring the course concepts down to earth as you compare the experiences of your chosen country compares to others’. The sooner you start reading and writing about it, the better. There will be several times in class for groups to meet, plan your research, and share results, but you’ll probably also want to meet and communicate outside class, too. The final paper will be based on your country, and on an issue that you (individually) select about that county. The paper should comprise 3000-3500 words, including a list of references -about 15 double-spaced pages. It should be submitted electronically on iLearn between May 5 & 22. No late papers will be accepted. Teaching Assistants: We are fortunate to have very qualified TAs. Take advantage of their availability. Please respect TA time constraints when requesting help, but remember: they are here to help you. Deron Aucoin is a 2nd year Master of International Relations student who has studied political economy, development and other relevant topics. He’ll help lead in-class activities, provide feedback on your drafts, lead pre-exam review sessions, help with grading, answer questions out of class, lecture occasionally, and carry out other duties. Félix Peniche is a senior with AV & IT skills and lots of relevant travel experience and IR courses under his belt. He’ll help with iLearn and other IT issues and course activities. He may also be available to help you with course content and exam preparation. Office hours are for your benefit. I can meet with each student, at your request, during office hours mosare for your benefit. I can meet with each student, at your request, during office hours most Tuesdays 2:15-3:15 or Thursdays 3:15-4:15 in HSS 381. I can give feedback on your class contributions, help you frame the issues for your individual paper or group presentation, suggest additional sources, or discuss anything about the substance or the process of the class that you wish to raise. If work or class schedule conflicts prevent you from coming at these times, I or Mr. Aucoin can probably make an appointment with you at a mutually convenient time and place. Send one of us an email with 520 in the subject line. E-mail: Announcements will be sent to the address you use when you enroll. If you use a different email address, be sure to have your SFSU email forwarded to that address and check it regularly. The instructor or TA will try to answer your e-mailed questions. Whenever you write, put 520 in the subject line. Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process. The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-338-2472) or by email (dprc@sfsu.edu) Plagiarism is very likely to be discovered and will result at least in failure of the assignment and possibly failure of the class or expulsion from the university. To review what constitutes plagiarism, see http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/StudentHelp/Plagiarism.html & http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml. COUNTRY GROUPS Sign up on iLearn for the one region of country or region that most interests you. Some choices may have fewer than 5 people, in which case people who chose those will join other groups. We’ll work it out in class. 1. West Africa 2. Central Africa 3. East Africa or Horn of Africa 4. Southern Africa 5. Egypt or Algeria 6. Caribbean 7. Mexico or Central America 8. Andean region or Venezuela 9. Brazil or other Southern Cone 10. Turkey & the Levant or Iran 11. South Asia 12. SE Asia 13. Korea 14. China