An interdisciplinary introduction to the contemporary world that focuses on the ideological, political, economic and cultural dimensions of...
An interdisciplinary introduction to key concepts in social and cultural theory, and their application to contemporary global issues. ...
An interdisciplinary introduction to social science methods and their application to research on contemporary global issues. Prerequisites...
This course introduces students to the themes and issues that comprise development studies. Various perspectives and approaches will be considered,...
This course surveys the practice of development in a number of countries around the world. While the focus will primarily be on Latin America, Asia...
What is the place of culture in the process of globalization, which seems simultaneously to be integrating and fragmenting the world? Is there a...
This course examines the theories and practices that help situate the "first world" as a geographical, cultural, economic and political...
This course provides a broad overview to the existence of war, conflict and organized violence in our world. Special attention will be given to the...
This course explores various definitions that have been advanced for "peace" and "conflict resolution". Models of conflict...
Formal placement in a development context or work with an international non-governmental organization involved in solidarity work or with a government...
Advanced study of the effects of globalization on a selected region of the world. Through a series of case studies, the course will examine the...
This course considers the notion of the "Individual" as a modern problem. It examines when and how individual identities emerged in the...
Academic study for senior students under the supervision of a faculty member that involves a significant component of field research, service...
This course examines neoliberalism as a development strategy. It attempts to shed light on the origins, nature, specifics and reactions to the...
This course examines the diverse patterns of human movement in the modern world. Special attention will be given to the movement and representation of...
This course challenges the duality between "the West" and Islam. Students investigate Islamic societies and cultures as influenced by...
Is there a need to rethink tourism in a global age? This course explores the nature of tourism as a cross-cultural contact as well as critiques of...
This course examines contemporary violent conflicts from a global perspective. Students will seek to understand the current politicisation of cultural...
This course examines the challenges and opportunities faced by post-war societies in our time. Special attention will be given to the effects and...
Prerequisites 1.0 credit in 200 level GS courses, or permission of the instructor. Notes Irregular course