Selected MSC Spring Courses

The Participatory Community Economy
IDS-3141-001
M/W/F,  9:30-10:20am
Instructor: Jerry Buckland
This course examines theories and analyzes strategies of community economic participation. The study of community economy is rooted in both liberal (e.g. institutional economics) and critical literature (e.g. neo-Marxist, social movement theory). Particular theories come from community economic development; institutional and social economics; cooperative theories; and natural resource management. Particular strategies include micro-financial services, asset building, social enterprise, cooperative development, and community-based natural resource management. This course builds on theories of community development, participation, and social capital.
Prerequisites: IDS-2110(3) (or the former IDS-3110(3)) and ECON-1104(3) (or equivalent), or permission of instructor.

Critical Issues in CRS: Asia/Pacific and N. American Comparative Perspectives
CRS-3262-050
Tuesday, 6-9pm
Instructor: Bruce Barnes
This course explores conflict resolution methods and systems of indigenous groups in North America, Asia and Pacific regions. Students will examine and compare models of restorative justice and attempt to synthesize new areas of application for dispute resolution/restorative justice. The course also looks at The Global Non-Killing Movement, which originated and is currently managed from a base in Hawai'i. Students will compare various approaches, research and practises of Non-Killing in the context of a focus on conflict management and resolution as their contributions to this budding international movement.
Prerequisites: CRS-1200(6) or permission of instructor.