GLBL 298

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Global Studies Seminar Abroad

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Credit: 3 OR 6 hours.

Seminars introduce students to aspects of globalization through a case study of a particular location abroad. On campus, students explore historical and contemporary aspects of the location abroad to prepare for their field visit. Abroad, students engage with local resources and people to better understand how the local site contributes to and is impacted by relevant global processes under focus. Course activities will include a field site visit abroad, discussions, lectures, short essays, student presentation, and final projects. Topics vary according to site location and instructor expertise.

May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours.

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GLBL 298 class schedule data for fall 2017
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	65776	Lecture-Discussion	SYL	5:00PM -7:50PM	W	331 Gregory Hall	Allan, B	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/23/17-12/13/17 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Discovering Sys of Caribbean Section Info: You will study at the Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI), one of the premier field schools and biological research stations in the Caribbean. CEI is the ideal location from which to approach the rich biology, history, and social complexity of the Bahamas, and the challenges to human life on island ecosystems where resources, such as freshwater and agricultural products, are limited. The framework of sustainability thus provides the context through which you will seek to understand the many challenges that face the inhabitants of Cape Eleuthera. Program Dates Abroad: Pending Application Deadline: September 15, 2017 Visit this link to apply: http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/international/
	56471	Lecture-Discussion	TT	5:30PM -7:20PM	W	ARR David Kinley Hall	Sin, G	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/23/17-12/13/17 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Hum Rghts/Poli Cult Argentina Section Info: GLB 298 will examine the social, economic, and political issues within modern Argentine society. Through interdisciplinary lenses, students will explore the history of Argentina’s populist regimes, military authoritarian regimes, and transition to democracy. We will build a framework to better understand present problems and trends, such as the transition to democracy, the re-emergence of populism, economic instability, and poverty. The class will involve discussion seminars, meetings with Argentinean scholars, and field trips in and around: Buenos Aires, Alvear (a small town in the Province of Corrientes), Posadas (the capital of the Province of Misiones), San Ignacio (site of Jesuit ruins), and Iguazu (Iguazu Falls). Students will perform volunteer work at “Hogar de Dia” in Posadas, and will be able to interact directly with government officials, activists, scholars, and professionals. Visit this link to apply: http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/international/ Class for this course will be held in David Kinley Hall (DKH) room 436 on Wednesdays from 5-7:30pm.