SOC 420 - Global Development & Economic Change

Department: Sociology

Description: Survey of debates and theories regarding definitions, means, and consequences of development within poor- and middle-income countries; country case studies.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Not for credit if earned credit in SOC 320

Graduate Level Course: This course is approved for graduate credit

Current Offerings

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Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Intan Suwandi 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Felmley Science Annex 231 (FSA 231)

Instructor: Intan Suwandi

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World (Required)

ISBN9781786091215

AuthorJason Hickel

Edition

PublisherWindmill Books

MSRP $17.04

Value Chains: The New Economic Imperialism (Required)

ISBN9781583677810

AuthorIntan Suwandi

Edition1st

PublisherMonthly Review Press

MSRP $23.00