Cmty Dev & Apld Econ: SL:CommDevelpmt:St Lucia I

A general introduction to problems of sustainable development on small island developing states utilizing a case study of St. Lucia, West Indies. Prerequisites: CDAE 1020 or CDAE 1610; Instructor permission.

Prereqs enforced by the system: CDAE 1020 or 1610 or instructor permission; Colocated with CDAE 3860 A; Total enrollment between both sections not to exceed 18 Open to degree and PACE students

<p>CDAE 3860 is a 3-credit project-based, international service-learning (ISL) course, with a focus on the community and economic development of small island developing states (SIDS). Students are expected to have had previous coursework in economics, including at least one of the following: ECON 1400, ECON 1450, CDAE 1601, or similar. Students should have an introductory understanding of project management and community development. Students registered for CDAE 2860 are required to enroll in CDAE 3870 during the winter semester. CDAE 3870 is a 1-credit field course in St Lucia.</p> <p>During the fall semester (CDAE 3860, 3 credits), students are introduced to some of the socio-economic factors impacting small island development in the Caribbean and possible solutions through course work and readings. Special attention is paid to the small, island state of St Lucia, and its place in the Caribbean Single Market and the world economy. We will also investigate the challenges of creating sustainable development policies while also meeting the needs of a growing population and remaining competitive in the region. During this time, students are tasked with planning and organizing service-learning projects, which will be carried out during the field portion of the course. UVM has long-standing relationships with a variety of government and community partners. These partners have identified specific community needs, which the projects will address.<p> <p>During the winter field portion of the course in St Lucia (CDAE 3870, 1 credit), students will implement the projects in close collaboration with local government and community partners. Instructors will take the role of “facilitators,” offering structure and support; while encouraging students to (a) demonstrate accountability and (b) apply curriculum-informed knowledge, concepts, and skills to successfully complete the projects.</p> If you have any questions about the course, please email Kevin Stapleton <Kevin.Stapleton@uvm.edu>.