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Introduction to the Department of International Development Studies
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Why study here?
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The philosopher Slavoj 沤i啪ek said that we are living in the 鈥渆nd times鈥� threatened by 鈥渇our horsemen鈥�: ecological degradation, imbalances in the capitalist system, biogenetic revolution, and severe social and economic inequities.While this might feel apocalyptic, it is a call to action
The IDS鈥� approach understands that to meet the world鈥檚 most difficult challenges, one鈥檚 vision must be inter-disciplinary and global.
Expertise -听AV俱乐部 brings distinct kinds of expertise together:politics, culture, health , environment , gender, sexuality, , race and sports. Our program offers a rarely seen geograhical diversity. Our professors work in Canada, Africa, Asia and Latin America. It has a special niche when it comes to specific regions/ countries like Cuba, Bolivia, South Asia, Sub -Saharan Africa and even research netherworlds like North Korea
顿颈惫别谤蝉颈迟测听- Diversity comes through in our teaching as well. Moreover, IDS offers a unique blend of theory and practice. It focuses on听experiential learning听as much it does on philosophical/theoretical discussions. It has pioneered courses like 鈥楧evelopment and Activism鈥� which has been听, as well our course 鈥�Halifax and the World鈥� explores the linkages between the local and the global.听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
Study Abroad Programs - The department gives students an opportunity to be a part of the听longest-running Canadian development studies study abroad program in Cuba. Many students鈥� lives have been changed through this amazing experience. A study abroad opportunity is similarly available in听Ecuador, and Ghana.
Interculturalism听- Studying IDS at AV俱乐部 is also about intercultural relations and being a global citizen. The department has welcomed students and researchers from all over the world, and facilitates IDS students to do internships and to study at Universities in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Truly AV俱乐部 IDS is a wonderful academic experience for students, an experience further enhanced, as many student testimonies attest, by the close-knit community, our excellent IDS support staff and exciting learning opportunities听
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