GLBL 298

Fall 2025 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 20-Dec 10

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 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
54875
Lecture-Discussion
RA
7:00PM -10:00PM
W
Location Pending
Akresh, R
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/20/25-12/10/25
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Economic Development in Africa
Section Info:
This course seeks to investigate current and past approaches to the "Africa development problem" and challenge preconceived notions of development and globalization in the context of Benin; students will examine impacts on local individual actors and the variety of ways in which these realities are navigated.
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