GLBL 296

Spring 2012 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 2012
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
54822	Lecture-Discussion	GG	3:00PM -4:50PM	T	169 Davenport Hall	Gietzen, G	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/17/12-03/09/12 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Citizenship in a Globalizing.. Section Info: Citizenship in a Globalizing World This course examines how the idea of national citizenship is challenged by globalizing factors, including intensified flows of people, capital, ideas and culture, and the development of true "world problems," such as environmental degradation. It considers how citizenship might or might not adapt to these circumstances. Course will be open to non- IS/GS majors on 11/18/11.
52240	Lecture-Discussion	LH	5:00PM -6:50PM	R	145 Armory	Hastings, L	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/17/12-03/09/12 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. Course will be open to non- IS/GS majors on 11/18/11.
51559	Lecture-Discussion	SF	5:00PM -6:50PM	T	245 Everitt Laboratory	Farner, S	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/12/12-05/02/12 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Impact of NGOs in Glbl Health Section Info: This course will introduce students to the concepts of how in-country and outside agencies influence the population health of a country. Students will examine different governmental policies and non-governmental agencies in developed and developing countries to assess their impact on the health of the people. Course will be open to non- IS/GS majors on 11/18/11.
52241	Lecture-Discussion	SM	4:00PM -4:50PM	MW	104 English Building	Moorthy, S	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/17/12-03/09/12 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Regional Security in So Asia Section Info: South Asia is the source of a range of security issues that affect the stability of the international community. South Asia has a long history of European colonialism that has affected state formation there; has two countries with nuclear weapons that have fought wars against each other; has experienced numerous intra-state conflicts; and is a major theater of the US war against terrorism. A study of security issues in South Asia is important not only to understand the underlying processes of conflict and cooperation within that region but also to gain important insights into the scholarship of international security in general. Course will be open to non- IS/GS majors on 11/18/11.
54267	Lecture-Discussion	TW	4:00PM -5:50PM	W	312 Davenport Hall	Wedig, T	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/12/12-05/02/12 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. Course will be open to non- IS/GS majors on 11/18/11.