2013-2014 Academic Catalog

May 24, 2024

2013-2014 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IDND 066 - Global Society

The globalization of cultural, economic and political life is one of the defining modernist themes of the 20th century. The signs of international interdependence are everywhere, from the rise of Japanese automobile factories in the heartland of the United States to the success of Hollywood movies in eastern Europe and beyond. And yet in the midst of the apparent triumph of globalization, diverse examples of fragmentation and local action and initiative also capture our attention. The great international institutions of the 20th century—the United Nations, the World Bank, and the new World Trade Organization—are also challenged by ethnic nationalism, economic protectionism, and growing introspection on the part of many countries. This course provides a wide-ranging introduction to these twin themes of global and local action, and serves as the foundation for study within the International Studies Stream at Clark University. Fulfills the Global Perspective.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every year