GEOG M229ADevelopment Theory
Geography · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
(Same as Urban Planning M234A.) Review of basic literature and schools of thought on development theory through analysis of impact of mercantilism, colonialism, capitalism, and socialism on various urban and rural social and economic structures in Third World. Presentation, through evaluation of theoretical writings and case studies, of complexity and diversity of developing countries. Emphasis on linkages between policy and rural and urban impacts. Gives students important background for courses M229B, M229C, and many other planning courses addressing Third World issues.
Letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
UCLA lists no requisites for this course.
Requires
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Nothing — this is an entry point.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
GEOG M229A
- GEOG M229CResource-Based Development
1 course lists this as a requisite. The whole downstream is here — 1 course over 1 level. Every course here opens its own tree.