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International Development

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Institute for the Study of International Development

Location

Location

  • Institute for the Study of International Development
  • Peterson Hall, Room 126
  • 3460 McTavish Street
  • Montreal QC H3A 0E6
  • Telephone: 514-398-4804
  • Email: ids [at] mcgill.ca
  • Website: www.mcgill.ca/isid
  • Adviser: Lisa Stanischewski, lisa.stanischewski [at] mcgill.ca

About International Development

About International Development

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) works to improve people's lives through cutting edge research, training, and communication that accelerates global sustainable development. It does this by educating successive ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ of socially responsible and politically engaged students, developing intellectual capacity, and conducting leading edge research that is relevant for policymaking. Equally important, ISID is committed to connecting our teaching and research with the decision makers and principal actors tackling today's most pressing issues by supporting and engaging with NGOs, governments, community organizations, private sector actors, and civil society more broadly, working to increase our collective capacity for achieving sustainable development that will lead to economic and social improvements across the globe.

The Institute for the Study of International Development currently offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

African Studies (AFRI)

African Studies (AFRI)

About African Studies

About African Studies

The African Studies program was established in 1969 and was the first of its kind in Canada. It offers interdisciplinary courses leading to a minor or major concentration for students seeking to acquire a deeper understanding of the African continent and its diverse peoples. Students will acquire an appreciation of the contributions of Africa to world culture and civilization, and an awareness of the continent's current struggle to achieve development.

Further information for new and returning students is available at www.mcgill.ca/isid/undergraduate/afri.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

African Studies (AFRI) Faculty

African Studies (AFRI) Faculty

Program Chair
K. Medani; B.A.(Brown), M.A.(G'town), M.A., Ph.D.(Calif., Berk.) – Political Science
Program Committee
G. Campbell; B.Soc.Sc., M.Soc.Sc.(Birm.), Ph.D.(Wales) (Canada Research Chair) – History and Classical Studies
M. Diouf; M.A. (UCAD, Senegal), Ph.D. (Laval) – Langue et litterature francaises
M. Hartman; B.A.(Col.), D.Phil.(Oxf.) – Institute of Islamic Studies
J. Jorgensen; B.A.(UNC-Charlotte), M.A.(UNC-Chapel Hill), Ph.D.(McG.) – Desautels Faculty of Management
M. Popescu; B.A., M.A.(Bucharest), M.A.(Windsor), Ph.D.(Penn.) – English
J. Unruh; B.A.(Kansas), M.S.(Wisc. Madison), Ph.D.(Ariz.) – Geography
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration African Studies (18 credits)

The Minor Concentration African Studies is available for those students majoring in a discipline of the Faculty of Arts who wish to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge of Africa. This program may be expanded to the Major Concentration African Studies.

For more information, see Minor Concentration African Studies (18 credits).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration African Studies (36 credits)

The Major Concentration African Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the African continent. ...

For more information, see Major Concentration African Studies (36 credits).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component African Studies (36 credits)

The Joint Honours program in African Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the African continent. ...

For more information, see Joint Honours Component African Studies (36 credits).

African Studies (AFRI) Related Programs and Study Semesters

African Studies (AFRI) Related Programs and Study Semesters

Africa Field Study Semester

Africa Field Study Semester

See Study Abroad & Field Studies > Undergraduate > Africa Field Study Semester for details of the 15-credit interdisciplinary AFSS.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

International Development Studies (INTD)

International Development Studies (INTD)

About International Development Studies

About International Development Studies

The International Development Studies (IDS) program is designed for those students who wish to take advantage of the resources available at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ to pursue an interdisciplinary program of study focusing on the problems of the developing countries.

Most courses above the 200 level have prerequisites. Although these may be waived by instructors in some cases, students are urged to confirm their eligibility for courses when they prepare their programs of study. Note that certain courses (especially those in Management) may not be available owing to space limitations. Students should check the on Minerva for confirmation as to which term courses are offered.

Further information for new and returning students is available at www.mcgill.ca/isid/teaching-programs/undergraduate/intd.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

International Development Studies (INTD) Faculty

International Development Studies (INTD) Faculty

Program Chair
Erik Kuhonta; B.A.(Penn.), M.A., Ph.D.(Princ.) (Political Science) (Director, Institute for the Study of International Development)
Program Adviser
Lisa Stanischewski
Program Committee
Diana Allan; B.A.(Camb.), M.A., Ph.D.(Harv.) (Anthropology / Institute for the Study of International Development)
Francesco Amodio; B.Sc.(Siena), M.Sc.(Barcelona GSE), Ph.D.(UPF) (Economics)
Manuel Balan; Proc., J.D.(Palermo, Argentina), Ph.D.(Texas-Austin) (Political Science/Institute for the Study of International Development)
Megan Bradley; M.A.(St. And.), M.Sc., D.Phil(Oxf.) (Political Science)
Oliver Coomes; B.Sc.(Vic., BC), M.A.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Wisc. Madison) (Geography)
Franque Grimard; B.A.(York), Ph.D.(Princ.) (Economics)
Catherine Lu; B.A., M.A.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(Tor.) (Political Science)
Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez; M.D., D.Sc.(Friedrich Schiller) (Human Nutrition)
Paola Perez-Aleman; B.Sc.(Calif., Berk.), Ph.D.(MIT) (Desautels Faculty of Management)
Poulami Roychowdhury; B.A.(Swarth.), M.A., Ph.D.(NYU) (Sociology)
Jon Unruh; M.S.(Wisc. Madison), Ph.D.(Ariz.) (Geography)
Yann le Polain de Waroux; M.A., Ph.D.(Louvain) (Geography)
Faculty Lecturer
Kazue Takamura; Ph.D.(TUFS)
Kattie Lussier; B.Ed., M.Ed.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Sus.)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration International Development Studies (18 credits)

The B.A.; Minor Concentration in International Development Studies focuses on the many challenges facing developing countries, including issues related to socio-economic inequalities and well being, governance, peace and conflict, environment and sustainability, and key development-related themes.

For more information, see Minor Concentration International Development Studies (18 credits).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration International Development Studies (36 credits)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours International Development Studies (57 credits)

Honours students must maintain a GPA of 3.30 in their program courses and, according to Faculty regulations, a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in general.

For more information, see Honours International Development Studies (57 credits).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component International Development Studies (36 credits)

Students wishing to study at the Honours level in two disciplines can combine Joint Honours program components in any two Arts disciplines. For a list of available Joint Honours programs, see "Overview of Programs Offered" and "Joint Honours Programs".  ...

For more information, see Joint Honours Component International Development Studies (36 credits).

Latin-American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)

Latin-American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)

About Latin-American and Caribbean Studies

About Latin-American and Caribbean Studies

Established in 1971, the interdisciplinary program in Latin-American and Caribbean Studies offers a comprehensive array of courses on the peoples, cultures, history, literature, politics, economy, and geography of Latin America and the Caribbean, providing students with a broad-based understanding of this geographic region, and with the language and research skills required for advanced scholarship. The program in Latin-American and Caribbean Studies encourages the free exchange of ideas and perspectives in order to foster an environment suitable for serious reflection and critical analysis.

Study Abroad

Students in the program in Latin-American and Caribbean Studies are encouraged to consider the opportunities for foreign study and research made available by bilateral exchange agreements with leading universities in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. These exchanges are open to all members of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University community. Further information may be obtained from:

  • Service Point
  • 3415 McTavish Street
  • Montreal QC H3A 0C8
  • Telephone: 514-398-7878

or from the International Education website.

An agreement of cooperation with the Center for Latin American Studies at Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.) permits Honours students in Latin-American and Caribbean Studies at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ to count a portion of their undergraduate coursework toward the degree requirements for Georgetown's M.A. in Latin American Studies, thus permitting completion of the M.A. in one calendar year. See the Program Adviser for additional information.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate Degree Programs

The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program is designed for those students who wish to take advantage of the resources available at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ to acquire a deeper understanding of the Latin American and Caribbean region and its peoples. The interdisciplinary program in Latin-American and Caribbean Studies offers an Honours, a Joint Honours degree, a Major*, and a Minor concentration as part of the Multi-track B.A. in Arts.

Note: * Major concentration offered by Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Major Concentration Latin American Studies) is currently under review pending government approval

Further information for new and returning students is available at www.mcgill.ca/isid/teaching-programs/undergraduate/lacs.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

Latin-American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Faculty

Latin-American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Faculty

Program Chair
Amanda Holmes; Ph.D.(Ore.) (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)
Program Committee
M Balan; J.D.(Palermo, Argentina), Ph.D.(Texas-Austin) (Political Science/Institute for the Study of International Development)
E. Kohn; B.A.(Oberlin), M.A., Ph.D.(Wisc. Madison) (Anthropology)
C. LeGrand; B.A.(Reed), M.A., Ph.D.(Stan.) (History and Classical Studies)
F. Macchi; B.A.(Buenes Aires), M.A.(Ore.), Ph.D.(Yale) (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)
C Raynor; B.A.(Wooster), M.Sc.(LSE), M.A.(Middlebury), Ph.D.(G'town) (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)
D. Studnicki-Gizbert; BAC Spécialisé(Montr.), Ph.D.(Yale) (History and Classical Studies)
K. Zien; B.A.(Col.), Ph.D.(N'western) (English)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Latin American & Caribbean Studies (18 credits)

The B.A.; Minor Concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies focuses on a broad, interdisciplinary view of key aspects of Latin America and the Caribbean. The program may be expanded to the Major Concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

For more information, see Minor Concentration Latin American & Caribbean Studies (18 credits).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Latin American & Caribbean Studies (36 credits)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours Latin American and Caribbean Studies (60 credits)

The Honours Latin American and Caribbean Studies is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to attend graduate or professional school upon completion of the B.A. This programs provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean, upon which more specialized coursework and research may be based. This program is...

For more information, see Honours Latin American and Caribbean Studies (60 credits).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component Latin American and Caribbean Studies (36 credits)

The B.A.; Joint Honours Latin American and Caribbean Studies Component provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Latin American and Caribbean region. Students wishing to study at the Honours level in two disciplines can combine Joint Honours programs in any two Arts disciplines. For a list of available Joint Honours programs, see ...

For more information, see Joint Honours Component Latin American and Caribbean Studies (36 credits).

Faculty of Arts—2020-2021 (last updated Jan. 30, 2020) (disclaimer)
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