GLBL 296

Spring 2011 All Classes

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Global St Foundation Seminar

Credit: 1 hours.

Examination of current controversies and larger ethical issues in today's global society. Topics could include: immigration, global environmental debates, and population issues.

May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 3 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: GLBL 100.

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GLBL 296 class schedule data for spring 2011
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
52241	Lecture-Discussion	AG	3:00PM -4:20PM	T	131 English Building	Gottlieb, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/14/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Global Politics of African... Section Info: Global Politics of African Women's Bodies Womens bodies are now subject to a global campaign to "eradicate" female genital cutting in Africa - and, increasingly, among migrants in Europe and the U.S. The practice suggests a reassessment of the appeal of "cultural relativity" (grounded in local contexts) vis-a-vis that of "human rights" (with its universalizing discourse).This course will open to non Global Studies majors on Monday, November 29th, 2010.
51559	Lecture-Discussion	EM	3:00PM -4:50PM	T	331 Armory	Moodie, E	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/18/11-03/11/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Critical Human Rights in Glbl Section Info: Critical Human Rights in Global Perspective. Human rights are not "natural," but historically located ideas through which political claims are made. In this course we explore a range of "rights," from children's rights to rights to health. We ask: in the post-Cold War, post-9/11, globalizing environment, how have ideas about human rights transformed, deformed, or reformed? This course will open to non Global Studies majors on Monday, November 29th, 2010.
52240	Lecture-Discussion	LH	5:00PM -6:50PM	W	113 Davenport Hall	Hastings, L	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/18/11-03/11/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Multinational Corporations: Section Info: Multinational Corporations: Ethical and Legal issues Are certain corporate behaviors detrimental to internationally recognized norms of human rights? What are the ethical and legal responsibilities of global corporations? In their activities overseas, multinational corporations deal with a variety of cultures and legal regimes, which often raise ethical challenges. Issues of fair labor laws and environmental degradation emerge. This course will review the history of corporate activities and will look at two case studies in developing countries. Students will choose a third case and present it through a debate format. This course will open to non Global Studies majors on Monday, November 29th, 2010.
54822	Lecture-Discussion	NL	3:00PM -4:50PM	W	1136 Foreign Languages Building	Lamers, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/14/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Understanding Global Water Iss Section Info: Understanding Global Water Issues Water is considered one of the major global concerns of our day, whether it is in terms of quality or access. It has been argued that within the next decade wars will be fought over water rather than oil. Understanding the complexities of an issue of this magnitude requires examination of the socio-cultural, economic and political factors which complicate any broad-based attempt to summarize the situation. This course will look at the emerging issues of water on a global scale through the use of narrative. We will look into water issues in the U.S., Mexico, Bolivia, South Africa and India with an aim to contextualize the overlapping and competing concerns involved in global water issues and debates. This course will open to non Global Studies majors on Monday, November 29th, 2010.
54267	Lecture-Discussion	TW	4:00PM -5:50PM	W	1120 Foreign Languages Building	Wedig, T	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/14/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Intl Humanitarian Intervention Section Info: This course examines the recent history of international intervention in humanitarian emergencies, with particular focus on the cases of Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia, and Darfur as well as recent natural disasters including the Haitian earthquake and ongoing food security emergencies throughout the developing world. Aspects considered include political and economic factors in the international system, the impact of domestic politics on the willingness of global powers to intervene, and the variety of factors that contributed to intervention (or non-intervention) in each case. Readings and discussions will include such topics as early warning and prediction of conflict, historical factors, international norms and institutions, natural resources, civil society, NGOs, technology, and national security. Prospective students must be able to participate in a videoconference with UN staff in Rwanda on April 8 at 8:30am. This course will open to non Global Studies majors on Monday, November 29th, 2010.