GLBL 296

Spring 2011 Part of Term A

Part of Term A
Jan 18-Mar 11

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
	51559	Lecture-Discussion	EM	3:00PM -4:50PM	T	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	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.