GLODEPNET

The first part of the course critically analyzes various development theories that evolved over time (classical and neoliberal theories, structuralism, neo-Marxism and post-development). In the second part, the course discusses internal political processes in developing countries, such as political regimes, democracy, good governance and failed states.

The course is devided into three blocks. First block introduces student into the concept od sustainable development and presets model of human environment. The second block provides an analysis of the two global environmental challenges – climate change and biodiversity loss. The final part of the block is dedicated to the fundamental questions of human-nature interaction in terms of environmental values. The third block presents socio-environmental challenges of various regions and conservation-development policies and practices.