The Political Economy of Resource Extraction
DEVS 356
300-Level Courses
3 Units
In-person
3
one-way Exclusions
Lecture and private study
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Course Description
This course analyzes the political economy of resource extraction, focusing on Canadian extraction, domestically and globally. Students will critically examine historical and contemporary extraction and its role in economies, livelihoods and transnational movement (e.g. migration and colonialism), and explore alternative extractive futures.
Learning Outcomes
- Define resource extraction and conduct a critical examination of its role in global development.
- Utilize political, economic, and cultural theories to conduct in-depth analyses of various resource extraction case studies.
- Apply problem-solving tools in the field of development collaboratively to formulate comprehensive proposals addressing the social and ecological challenges associated with resource extraction.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills by actively participating in classroom discussions and contributing to a group project.
- Craft well-structured analytical essays that engage with diverse theories and sources while also considering issues of social justice and the production of diverse knowledge.