GLBL 296

Spring 2017 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 13-May 3

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 2017
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
60626
Lecture-Discussion
B
10:00AM -11:50AM
T
Armory
Renn, D
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/13/17-05/03/17
Section Title:
Consequences of Civil Conflict
Section Info:
Consequences of Civil Conflict... This seminar is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of civil conflict and equip understand organized political violence and its consequences around the world. We will focus on the effects or legacies of civil war, looking at a broad range of consequences that affect individuals, groups and governments in the aftermath of civil conflict including health, economic development, and migration.
63495
Lecture-Discussion
G
2:00PM -3:50PM
W
Armory
Kilgore, J
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/13/17-05/03/17
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
NGOs and Development
Section Info:
This Global Studies 296 seminar will provide students with a general introduction to NGOs in development. The course will focus on major international players based in the global North like World Vision and Human Rights Watch, the rise of mega-NGOs of the global South such as BRAC, as well as a range of grassroots groupings in several locales that operate with no more than a handful of unpaid staff. The course will be broad in scope, offering an overview of the work of NGOs in many places and sectors as well as acquaint students with the debates over the effectiveness of the non-governmental organizations and the appropriate role for them in the development process.
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