International Development Studies

Orientation

August 27, 2009, 1:00 p.m.

Leacock Building Room 219

Today’s AgendaIntroduction

Interdisciplinary Studies OfficeAdvising & IDS Programs

IDS Program Renewal Institute for the Study of International

DevelopmentInternship Office Presentation

Arts OASIS AdvisingIDSSAQ&A

Who We Are Professor Franque Grimard, IDS Program Chair & Director, Institute for the Study International Development (ISID)

Monica Hotter, Program Adviserids@mcgill.ca

Andrew Staples, Program Adviserids@mcgill.ca

Administrative Officer (on leave)

Sherryl Ramsahai, Administrative Coordinatorsherryl.ramsahai@mcgill.ca

Finding an Academic Home for IDSFinding an Academic Home for IDS CDAS has sponsored IDS informally for the past yearsCDAS has sponsored IDS informally for the past years

A multi-disciplinary research centre contributing to an international dialogue on development issues A multi-disciplinary research centre contributing to an international dialogue on development issues through seminars, international conferences and a documentation center. through seminars, international conferences and a documentation center.

Dedicated to creating new links between academia, policymakers and development practitionersDedicated to creating new links between academia, policymakers and development practitioners ..

A close working relationship with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) A close working relationship with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Support resident graduate students, postdoctoral fellows from all over the world, and resident fellows Support resident graduate students, postdoctoral fellows from all over the world, and resident fellows from the international development communityfrom the international development community

Creation of a new Creation of a new Institute for the Study of InternationalInstitute for the Study of International (ISID) Development (ISID) Development

The ISID is now responsible for administering IDS and related area-studies programsThe ISID is now responsible for administering IDS and related area-studies programs It is located in Peterson HallIt is located in Peterson Hall It will pave the way for future joint faculty appointments in international developmentIt will pave the way for future joint faculty appointments in international development studiesstudies

CDAS (and ISID) hope to establish a close working relationship with IDSSACDAS (and ISID) hope to establish a close working relationship with IDSSA

Contact Information Contact Information Peterson Hall, Room 240Peterson Hall, Room 240Telephone: 514-398-3507Telephone: 514-398-3507Email: Email: info.isid@mcgill.ca Website: Website: www.mcgill.ca/cdas/

Graduate Programs in IDSGraduate Programs in IDS The New Development Studies Option (started in September 2008, administered by ISID)The New Development Studies Option (started in September 2008, administered by ISID)

Six Participating Departments: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science and Sociology.Six Participating Departments: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science and Sociology. In addition to their disciplinary degree programs, students will take a new multi-disciplinary graduate seminar (INTD 657) and include a multidisciplinary dimension in their MA In addition to their disciplinary degree programs, students will take a new multi-disciplinary graduate seminar (INTD 657) and include a multidisciplinary dimension in their MA

research.research. The goal is to provide graduates with an inter-disciplinary background through practice.The goal is to provide graduates with an inter-disciplinary background through practice.

For further information, see: http://www.mcgill.ca/cdas/studies/option/

Contact Information

The International Development Studies Program is part of the

Interdisciplinary Studies Office

Location Peterson Hall3460 McTavish StreetRoom 126

Tel: 514-398-4804Fax: 514-398-2786Website: www.mcgill.ca/ids/ E-Mail: ids@mcgill.ca

Student AdvisingRegular Advising Hours (After September 16, 2009)

- appointment required

Monday - Friday2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

To schedule an advising appointment please call 514-398-4804, ext #0

At the end this session you should:-Pick-up a checklist/course selection form-Drop off completed forms at Interdisciplinary Studies Office

-An IDS adviser will to follow-up via e-mail (5-7 working days)

Student Advising (cont’d) Appointments at other times are available

upon request

When e-mailing an adviser (ids@mcgill.ca) please indicate your full name and McGill student ID

Please use your official McGill e-mail account for all university correspondence

Students should check their McGill e-mail account regularly

IDS Undergraduate Programs4 Program Options:1. Minor Concentration (18 credits)2. Major Concentration (36 credits)3. Honours Program (57 credits)4. Joint Honours Program (36 credits)

Under the Multi-Track system students must complete at least one Major Concentration and one Minor Concentration in different units

Honours programs restricted to U2

IDS Undergraduate ProgramsFor detailed program information, please visit the International Development Studies website at

www.mcgill.ca/ids/ orCheck out our IDS brochure Schedule an advising appointment for after September 15, 2009

IDS Program StructureSuggested Schedule Breakdown

U1 ECON 208, INTD 200 & introductory level courses

U2 ECON 313 & ECON 314 (note: ECON 314 not required for Minor Concentration)

U3 INTD 497 (note: INTD 497 not required for Minor Concentration) & Stream complementary courses can be timed at the student's discretionStudents should plan their schedules carefully, especially if they are thinking about spending a semester or more away, and are strongly advised to see a program adviser before registering for courses

IDS Program RenewalIDS began as Minor in 1992. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest programs in the Faculty of Arts

Such rapid success inevitably brings with it new challenges

Staffing of INTD 200 and INTD 497

Supervision of internships and honours theses

The lack of new INTD courses

To Begin to Address these Concerns, an IDS Faculty Lecturer has been hired

New IDS Program

IDS Streams

I. Economic Development & Living Standards

II. States & Governance

III. Culture Society

IV. Environment & Agricultural Resources

Exploration of greater collaboration with the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences IDS Program

Exploration of greater collaboration with the McGill School of the Environment

Student Exchanges & Study Abroad

Students who wish to study abroad have 3 options:

1. Exchanges

2. Study Abroad

3. Field Study Semesters

Student ExchangesStudents participating in a bilateral exchange must apply through McGillStudents participating in bilateral exchanges pay tuition fees to McGill

For more information about bilateral exchanges contact:

Student Exchanges & Study Abroad OfficeJames Administration Building, Room 206Tel: 514-398-8342Website: www.mcgill.ca/studyabroad/

Study Away from McGillStudents can spend a term or more away at any accredited university and transfer approved credits to McGillStudents apply directly to the host institution and pay its tuition fees

For more information please contact:Faculty of Arts OASISDawson Hall, Room 115Tel: 514-398-4210Website: www.mcgill.ca/oasis/general/away/

Field Study Semester Programs• Some McGill Departments offer students a chance to put theory into practice through local

regional, and international field study programs and individual courses• The Field Study Semesters are McGill courses taught on location, therefore students will

receive McGill credit and any grades received will be included in the GPA and CGPA calculations

Field Study Contacts

Canadian Field Studies in Africa Program (CFSIA)

Barbados Field Study Semester (BFSS)

Panama Field Study Semester (PFSS)McGill Faculty of ScienceInternships and Field Studies OfficeTelephone: 514-398-1063 http://www.mcgill.ca/science/internships-field/field/

IDS ListServElectronic notice board / discussion list for IDSids@lists.mcgill.caTo subscribe: e-mail to: listserv@lists.mcgill.ca no subject line required message: sub ids first name last name i.e.: sub ids john doeNOTE: If you use the “Reply” function, the message goes only to the sender of the message; to send to all, choose “ Reply to all”.

For more information please consult the following website:www.mcgill.ca/ids/listserv/

Arts Internship Office

Internships are a great way to explore career opportunities, establish valuable contacts, and obtain work experienceStudents in IDS can seek internships, which will allow students to put their academic knowledge into practice in an organization in a developing or developed country that focuses on the problems of developing nations

Arts Internships OfficeContact Information

Anne Turner

Faculty of Arts Internship Officer

Mat Lyle

Internship Program Administrator

Faculty of Arts Internships Office

Leacock Building, room 307

855 Sherbrooke St. W.

Tel: 514-398-3467

Fax: 514-398-8049

Website: www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/

IDSSAIDSSA is a student run organization that targets the needs of McGill’s International Development Studies program studentsE-Mail: idssamcgill@gmail.com

IDSSA serves as an outlet for student expression on development issues and academic concerns with the IDS programIDSSA is your representative to the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) and an active body on the McGill CampusIDSSA organizes a variety of events related to International Development issues, and organizes fundraisers when necessaryFor more information please visit their website:

http://www.mcgill.ca/ids/idssa/http://mcgillaus.com/idssa/

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