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Fall 2013 – Monday and Wednesday 14:00-15:50 Portland State University

@ Copyright. Tugrul Keskin. 2013 1

Intl 201 Introduction to International Studies (11618)

International Studies and Global Sociology Classroom: ASRC230

http://internationalstudiesandsociology.blogspot.com/

Important Note: IClicker will be used in this class http://www1.iclicker.com/ Instructor: Tugrul Keskin Office: 333 East Hall Cell Phone: 202-378-8606 Office Hours: Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 PM or by appointment E-mail: [email protected] Teaching Assistant: Rosie David Email: [email protected] Tel: Office: East Hall 330 Office Hours: Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00 PM or by appointment (PLEASE include “International Studies” in the subject line) The free man will ask neither what his country can do for him nor what he can do for his country. ~ Milton

Friedman

While the State exists, there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State. ~ Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, "State and Revolution", 1919

Course Description and Objective The focus of this course is the state, society and economy in the context of globalization. Therefore, the major themes of the course relate directly to international studies. In order

to understand transformations taking place in the world today, we need to explore the social, political and economic underpinnings of the past. Today’s paradigms were created in relation to specific events in the past, and now fuel current events. At the beginning of the 20st century, there was a modern and bureaucratic state in Europe, which emerged as a consequence of the industrialization of the late 18th century. The 18th and 19th century’s patterns of

industrialization then fueled domestic migration and the migration of rural populations to the big cities, which led to mass urbanization.



The modern city was then born under a capitalist economic order, and this has created a more secular-oriented and disciplined individual. This new individual is the product of the modern city and consumes more, works more, is more educated than his or her predecessor, and is less interested in community or religion. In this context, the state becomes the center of political debate, and the life of the “modern” and secular individual is regulated by the state for the sake of modern economic conditions. This is what Neoliberalism today looks like. During and after the industrialization process, the emergence of the nation-state led to the formation of nationalism and national identities, as we know them today. This was also a product of the domestic market, and was used in order to develop and expand capitalist interests. The decline of religious identities has thus been replaced with an increase in national identities. According to Karl Marx, the state and nationalism were necessary mechanisms of exploitation, used to protect the interests of the bourgeoisie – or upper classes. Nationalism became a new ‘religion’ or collective consciousness. At the time of the 20th century economic revolution, we witnessed rapid social changes, such as women’s participation in the workforce, an increase in education across all sectors of the population, popular use of visual and print media, and the emergence of the nuclear family, among numerous other trends. Changes such as this led to a flourishing multi-party system democracy. However, the new economic system was also the engine of these changes and has continued to reproduce itself for the sake of the free market economy. Today, capitalism has moved to a new stage in its development in the second part of the

twentieth century, which can be characterized by the dehumanization of the social and political system. The political system of the nation-state changed, because old style bureaucratic structures created obstacles for the new free market economy. Therefore, the role of the nation-state has since weakened and this has led to the formation and

predominance of powerful corporations. In this course, we will observe, analyze, and understand the consequences of this transformation within a comparative perspective. Every concept and phenomenon will be explored within the discipline of International Studies. As an introduction to the discipline, the purpose of the course is to develop a foundational knowledge of international studies, enhanced analytical skills, and to develop a terminology that is



relevant to a broad understanding of the economic, social and political transformations of our time.

International Studies Themes

State/Politics Society/Culture Economy Nation-state Nationalism/ethnic groups Capitalism Bureaucracy Tradition/Modernity Socialism Colonialism/Imperialism McDonaldization Welfare State Ethnic Conflicts/Wars Religion/secularism Neoliberalism Think-tanks/NGOs Social Movements The Corporations Learning Outcomes (Tugrul Keskin): By the end of the course, you will have enhanced your:

§ Critical thinking in relation to international studies § Ability to question dogmas and taboos in today’s societies § Consciousness of differing perspectives and diversity § Understanding of world issues and trends § Understanding of the impact of colonialism and imperialism in

developing nations You also will have increased your knowledge concerning:

§ Resources in your potential discipline § Resources specific to your region § Traditional information sources § Alternative information sources § Knowledge of relevant methodologies

Learning Outcomes (Shawn Smallman) Core Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding of world cultures, politics, and economics, within the context of globalization, as well as developing the skills and attitudes to function as “global citizens.” Specific Outcomes:

• Demonstrates knowledge of global issues, processes, trends and systems (i.e. economic and political interdependency among nations; environmental-cultural interaction; global governance bodies).

• Can articulate an understanding of her/his culture in global and comparative context; that is, recognizes that her/his culture is one of many diverse cultures and that alternate perceptions and behaviors may be based in cultural differences.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the meaning and practice of political, military, economic, and cultural hegemony within states and within the global system.

• Demonstrates an understanding of how her/his field is viewed and practiced in different international contexts.



• Uses diverse cultural perspectives and frames of reference, including those of the media, to think critically and solve problems.

• Uses information from other languages and other countries to extend their access to information and experiences.

• Interprets issues and situations from more than one cultural perspective. • Can articulate differences among cultures; demonstrates tolerance for the diverse

viewpoints that emerge from these differences. • Demonstrates a critical understanding of the historical origins of the nation-state,

and its current role in the global system. • Can apply the key theoretical concepts in the field to interpret global issues. • Exhibits an ongoing willingness to seek out international or intercultural

opportunities.

Please visit Professor Shawn Smallman’s website: http://introtoglobalstudies.com/blog/ Required Readings:

1. Shawn Smallman and Kimberley Brown. 2010. Introduction to International and Global Studies. The University of North Carolina Press. http://uncpress.unc.edu/browse/book_detail?title_id=2561

2. George Ritzer. 2010. Globalization: A Basic Text. Wiley-Blackwell. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002119.html

Recommended Readings:

1. Leslie Sklair. 2004. Globalization: Capitalism and its alternatives. Oxford University Press.

2. Sheila L. Croucher, 2004. Globalization and Belonging: The Politics of Identity in a Changing World, Oxford: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.

3. John Mearsheimer. 2003. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

4. Judith Blau and Mark Frezzo. 2011. Sociology and Human Rights: A Bill of Rights for the Twenty-First Century. Sage. http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book235439

5. David Harvey. 2006. A Brief History of Neoliberalism. Oxford University Press. http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Politics/PoliticalTheory/ContemporaryPoliticalThought/?view=usa&ci=9780199283279

6. Jeffry A. Frieden. 2007. Global Capitalism: Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth Century. W.W. Norton. http://books.wwnorton.com/books/detail.aspx?ID=8193

7. J. Timmons Roberts, Amy Bellone Hite. 2007. The Globalization and Development Reader. Malden, MA: Blackwell.

8. J. R. McNeill. 2011. Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History of the 20th Century World. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

9. Naomi Klein. 2007. The Sock Doctrine. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books. http://www.amazon.com/Shock-Doctrine-Rise-Disaster-Capitalism/dp/0805079831



10. William I. Robinson. 2004. A Theory of Global Capitalism: Production, Class, and State in a Transnational World. Baltimore, MD: The John Hopkins University Press.

11. Richard P. Appelbaum and William I. Robinson. 2005. Critical Globalization Studies. New York, NY: Routledge. http://www.routledge.com/books/Critical-Globalization-Studies-isbn9780415949620

12. Samuel Martinez. 2009. International Migration and Human Rights: The Global Repercussions of U.S. Policy. University of California Press. http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520258211

Readings: Other Readings will be posted on D2L and you will find them under the course news.

Recommended Movies and documentaries:

• The War On Democracy - John Pilger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuRTBoalIKs

• The Secret Country by John Pilger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j_r0Wgg0T0

• The New Rulers of the World John Pilger http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/new.html http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7932485454526581006

• Ten Canoes (2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vzf9BAVGZc

• Citizen Kane (1941) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyv19bg0scg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_kane

• The Fountainhead (1949) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swOxKu80JpU http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fountainhead

• Death of a Salesman (1985) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFyv-eF3uu8&feature=related http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_a_Salesman

• Fight Club (1999)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUXWAEX2jlg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_Club

• Pleasantville (1998) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAiyrees0uM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasantville_%28film%29

• American Beauty (1999) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q3ltyPJJMQ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Beauty_%28film%29

• The Truman Show (1998) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYj2m1yVpGU http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truman_Show

• The Corporation (2003) http://www.thecorporation.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9YZxA5uM8

• Treble Army – Lullabomb http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LOHJ4WbKV8I#!

• Animal Farm - George Orwell - 1954 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6peo16naLok

• Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9n98SXNGl8

• 1984 - George Orwell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4rBDUJTnNU

• Brave New World – Aldous Huxley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhIsUs8_RU

• Brazil - 1985 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wh2b1eZFUM

• 12 Monkeys - 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBNMEwNx9x4

Course Philosophy: The goal of this course is to become familiar with the social, political and economic underpinnings of International Studies. The success of this course depends on your continued and sustained reading and participation. The course will be based on a four-dimensional method of learning, and this includes inquiry and critical thinking; communication; and will draw on the diversity of human experience; and ethics and social responsibility. First, I would like you to critically analyze what you learn in this class or have learned so far through the media and your education, because in today’s world, truth is a relative concept. Throughout human history, critical thinking is one of the most important factors that have contributed to human development. In order to become active, self-motivated, and empowered learners and future leaders, you will need to have the ability to think critically, and therefore your criticism, feedback and suggestions are necessary. Second, I would like for you to enhance your writing and oral communication skills in this course. Therefore, it is important to clearly elaborate your arguments in class discussion as well as in the written assignments.



Third, we are each part of the human mosaic, and all have different experiences based on our unique social, political and economic differences. We can all learn from and respect each other and benefit from our diversity. Please try to learn from and understand those with different perspectives from your own. Lastly, we need to learn that we are all part of this intellectual community and part of a larger society, and all have social and ethical responsibilities to our family, community, classmates, and humanity. We live in a globalized world and therefore, we need to be aware of events in our community, and the world today. In order to enhance our knowledge, we must critically examine our social, political and economic environment in order to apply this knowledge to our experience. Course Requirements To prevent confusion later, please read the following information: Grades: Your grade for this course will be based on your performance on the following components, shown below with their dates and respective weights. Item Date Weight (%) Online Quizzes (6) Sunday (9-10 PM) 48.0 Short Analytical Paper November 30 20.0 Class Participation/Attendance 5.0 Newspaper Articles 3.0 Final Online Exam Sunday December 8 24.0 The grading system in this class is as follows: A 95-100 A- 90-94 B+ 86-89 B 85 B- 80-84 C+ 76-79 C 75 C- 70-74 D+ 66-69 D 65 D- 60-64 F (Failure) Final Exam: You will take the final exam on Sunday, December 8th (8:00 – 10:00 PM). I will ask 48 multiple-choice/true and false questions and you will have two hours to finish the exam. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know as soon as possible. Online Quizzes: You will have 6 quizzes. The quizzes will have 16 questions from each week’s class readings and discussions. Each Quiz is worth 8 points and each question is worth 0.5 point. You will find the schedule of quizzes below. Please carefully review the



online quiz schedule. If you have schedule conflict, drop the class. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Online Quiz Schedule: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 and 17 (Sunday 9 - 10 PM)

Analytical Paper: In this requirement, you will select a book written by a famous international novelist, and will review (summarize and critique) the novel based on our textbooks. This paper should be at least 1500 words in length. You will find a list of recommended novelists on http://internationalstudiesandsociology.blogspot. You must provide a word count at the end of your paper. The paper is due on Saturday November 30th. Some recommended well-known novelists include John Steinbeck, Orhan Pamuk, Leo Tolstoy, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Milan Kundera, Naguib Mahfouz, Azar Nafisi, Chinua Achebe, Arundhati Roy, and etc. You will find detailed information and recommended novels on http://internationalstudiesandsociology.blogspot. Everyone will select a different novel. No one will read the same novel. Your selection must be approved and registered by a teaching assistant, Rosie David [email protected]; therefore you must contact her directly regarding your selection. The deadline for selecting/registering your novel with teaching assistant, Rosie Davis is Sunday, October 27. The deadline for submitting your review is Sunday November 30. Late submissions will not be accepted. Attendance: Regular attendance is one of the most important parameters to successful completion of the course requirements. If you miss more than 4 classes, you will not receive an attendance grade. Excuses will not be permitted for any reason. For class attendance, you need to buy the IClicker/Class Response System. Class Participation: Each student must read the course materials before they attend class and I expect them to participate in class discussion. Class participation in the form of informed questions and comments will be taken into consideration when determining your final grade. Additionally, the class participation grade also depends on class attendance. For class participation, you need to buy the IClicker/ Class Response System. IClicker will be used in this class: http://www1.iclicker.com/ Class Response System: http://www.pdx.edu/cae/classroom-response-systems-clickers-resource-page Newspaper Articles: During the semester, you can bring 3 newspaper articles related with our class subjects. You cannot bring more than one article in the same week. You will have to summarize these articles in class and will find the recommended newspapers listed on http://internationalstudiesandsociology.blogspot.it/, under the external links section. Newspaper articles sent by email will not be accepted. Please bring it to class, the first page of the printed/hard copy of the article. You can only bring an article from the selected newspapers, posted on http://internationalstudiesandsociology.blogspot and you will find them under links section. Some of the recommended newspapers are The Guardian, Al-Jazeera, Democracynow.org, Financial Times, The New York Times, The



Wall Street Journal, Pravda, Haaretz, China Daily, and the Economist. Please do not bring articles from local newspapers! Extra Credit: For this extra credit option, you will build your resume based on one of the samples on D2L. The first sample resume is for academic job applications, and the second one is for general job applications. You will only build a resume based on your interests, Please select only one. For your resume, please use Times New Roman, 12 font size. Please submit your hard copy of your resume/vita/cv to Rosie Davis. The last day to submit your resume and/or internship proof letter is Sunday, November 24. You will find the two sample resumes on D2L. For this second extra credit option, you will find an organization, NGO, government agency or a corporation based in Portland, Washington DC or anywhere in the US or the World and you will apply for an internship for the spring or summer 2014. Please bring a print copy of your proof of your internship application to Rosie Davis. In the internship application, if you are asked for a recommendation, you may include my name as your reference. You can find recommended agencies, corporations, organization or think tanks on http://internationalstudiesandsociology.blogspot. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Coming late to class: Late comers will not be accepted to class, so be on time. If you are late for a class, please do not disturb your classmates and me and do not come at all. Please also do not send an email or call me regarding your class attendance. If there is a medical need, bring an official letter from a doctor. Whatever the reason is, if you cannot come to class, this is your responsibility. If you miss more than 4 classes, you will not receive an attendance grade. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Laptop and cell phone policy: No laptops or cell phones will be allowed in this class. Please turn your cell phone off before you come to class. If you use the Internet/laptop or your cell phone during class, you will be asked to leave. General: -You are expected to follow PSU’s student code of conduct, particularly 577-031-0135 and 577-031-0136, which can be found at http://www.pdx.edu/dos/psu-student-code-conduct#code Violations of the code will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Student Life. -You are encouraged to take advantage of instructor and TA office hours or email communication for help with coursework or anything else connected with the course and your progress. -If you are a student with a documented disability and are registered with Disability Resource Center (503.725.4150 or TDD 725.6504), please contact the instructor immediately to arrange academic accommodations. -Make sure you have an ODIN account; this email will be used for D2L and important emails from the instructor and TA. DO NOT USE THE INTERNAL D2L mail function



to contact us. If you do not typically use your PSU ODIN account, figure out how to get your mail from this account forwarded to the account you usually use. *FOR ALL ACADEMIC CORRESPONDENCE FOR OBSERVING AND CONTACT WITH TEACHERS YOU WISH TO OBSERVE USE YOUR ODIN ACCOUNT*

No Laptops and cell phones will be allowed in this class.

Course Timeline

First Week September 30 October 4

Introduction to International Studies and Syllabus Orientalism, Neo-Orientalism, International Studies and Sociology The Origins of Modern Capitalism: Industrialization by Tugrul Keskin Major Themes in international studies: State, society and economy by Tugrul Keskin Introduction and History – Smallman and Brown

2) Globalization I: Liquids, Flows, and Structures – Ritzer Some of the Basics. From Solids to Liquids (to Gases). Flows. Does Globalization Hop Rather Than Flow? Heavy, Light, Weightless. Heavy Structures That Expedite Flows. Heavy Structures as Barriers to Flows. Subtler Structural Barriers. Structure and Process. On the Increasing Ubiquity of Global Flows (and Processes) and Structures. Thinking About Global Flows and Structures.

Documentary: China Rising - Episode 1: The Dramatic Rise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxVIBO0IfLU Documentary: China Rises. Getting Rich (2006) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM7MsMD2d44

Second Week October 7 – 11

Economic Globalization – Smallman and Brown Documentary: The Corporation (2003) http://www.thecorporation.com/ 2.Globalization II: Some Basic Issues, Debates, and Controversies.

Is There Such a Thing as Globalization? If There Is Such a Thing as Globalization, When Did It Begin? Globalization or Globalizations? What Drives Globalization? If There Is Such a Thing as Globalization, Is It Inexorable? Does Globaphilia or Globaphobia Have the Upper Hand? If Globalization Is Not Inexorable, Has It Gone Too Far? What, if Anything, Can be Done About Globalization?



The case of Africa by Tugrul Keskin 3. Globalization and Related Processes I:

Imperialism, Colonialism, Development, Westernization, Easternization. Imperialism. Colonialism. Development. Westernization. Easternization. Comparisons with Globalization. The Era of the “Posts”.

Documentary: Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death - Peter Bate, Belgium, 2003 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUZLtkLA0VE

October 13 Sunday 9-10 PM

Quiz-1 Online: D2L

Third Week October 14 – 18

• Political Globalization – Smal]lman and Brown 4. Globalization and Related Processes II: Americanization and Anti-Americanism. Clarifying Americanization. Some Useful Conceptual Distinctions. America’s Logistical Technologies. A Broader and Deeper View of the Americanization of Consumer Culture. An American Empire? Minimizing the Importance of Americanization. Anti-Americanism. Post-Americanization. 5. Neo-Liberalism: Roots, Principles, Criticisms, and Neo-Marxian Alternatives. The Past, Present, and Future of Neo-Liberalism. Neo-Liberalism: An Exemplary Statement and the Basic Principles. Popular Neo-Liberal "Theory": The Case of Thomas Friedman. Critiquing Neo-Liberalism. Neo-Liberalism as Exception. Neo-Liberalism: The Case of Israel The End of History. The Death of Neo-Liberalism? Neo-Marxian Theoretical Alternatives to Neo-Liberalism. Documentary: The story of India - BBC documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJJTrEnZTPM


Quiz – 2 Online: D2L

Fourth Week October 21 - 25

Cultural Globalization - Smallman and Brown The Case of the Middle East by Tugrul Keskin 6. Global Political Structures and Processes. On Political Processes and Flows. The Nation-State.



Threats to the Nation-State. In Defense of the Nation-State. "Imagined Community". Changes in Global Nation-State Relations. Other Global Political Developments and Structures. Regional Political Organizations. Global Governance. Civil Society. Other Players. 7. Structuring the Global Economy. Before Bretton Woods. Bretton Woods and the Bretton Woods System. The End of Bretton Woods. Changes in, and Critiques of, Bretton-Woods-Era Organizations. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). European Union (Common Market). North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). MERCOSUR. OPEC. The Multinational Corporation (MNC). World Economic Forum. The Myth of Economic Globalization? Documentary: Why We Fight - A Film By Eugene Jarecki http://www.sonyclassics.com/whywefight/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO7-GBRx1xM


Quiz – 3 Online: D2L Short Analytical Paper In this requirement, you will select a book written by a famous international novelist, and will review (summarize and critique) the novel based on our textbooks. This paper should be at least 1500 words in length. You will find a list of recommended novelists on D2L. You must provide a word count at the end of your paper. The paper is due on Saturday November 30th. Some recommended well-known novelists include John Steinbeck, Orhan Pamuk, Leo Tolstoy, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Milan Kundera, Naguib Mahfouz, Azar Nafisi, Chinua Achebe, Arundhati Roy, and etc. You will find detailed information and recommended novels on D2L. Everyone will select a different novel. Your selection must be approved and registered by a teaching assistant, Rosie David [email protected]; therefore you must contact him directly regarding your selection. The deadline for selecting/registering your novel with teaching assistant, Rosie Davis is Sunday, October 27. The deadline for submitting your review is Sunday November 30. Late submissions will not be accepted. You must select your novel by October 27th.

The paper is due on November 30th by midnight.

Fifth Week October 28 November 1

• Development - Smallman and Brown The Case of the US by Tugrul Keskin 8. Global Economic Flows: Production and Consumption. Trade. Increasing Competition for Commodities.



The Economic Impact of the Flow of Oil. Race to the Bottom and Upgrading. Outsourcing. Financial Globalization. Corporations, People, and Ideas. Consumption. Documentary: UP/Fedex: Inside the package wars http://www.cnbc.com/id/45858106/ Documentary: Kids with Cameras » Born into Brothels http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/bornintobrothels/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kyXFr2g1x8

November 3 Sunday 9–10 PM


Sixth Week November 4 - 8

• Food - Smallman and Brown The Case of China (PRC) by Tugrul Keskin 9. Global Culture and Cultural Flows. Cultural Differentialism. Cultural Hybridization. Cultural Convergence. Cultural Imperialism. 10. High-Tech Global Flows and Structures: Technology, Media, and the Internet. Technology. Media. The Internet. Documentary: Life and Debt by Stephanie Black http://www.lifeanddebt.org/

November 10 Sunday 9-10 PM


Seventh Week November 11 - 15

November 11 - No Class • Health - Smallman and Brown

The Case of European Union by Tugrul Keskin 11. Global Flows of People: Vagabonds and Tourists. Migrants. Migration. Tourists and Tourism. 12. Global Environmental Flows. Differences among Nation-States. Collapse. The Leading Environmental Problems. Global Responses. Documentary: The Power of Nightmares: Part I: Baby It's Cold Outside http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/3755686.stm



November 17 Sunday 9-10 PM


Eighth Week November 18 - 22

• Energy - Smallman and Brown The Case of Latin America by Tugrul Keskin 13. Negative Global Flows and Processes: Dangerous Imports, Diseases, Crime, Terrorism, War. Dangerous Imports. Borderless Diseases. Crime. Corruption. Terrorism. War. The Impact of Negative Global Flows on Individuals. 14. Global Inequalities I: Patterns of Inequality. Inequality. Rural-Urban. Documentary: Cuba 2012 (BBC Documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVRlhgPF2U4

Ninth Week November 25 - 29

• Environment - Smallman and Brown 15. Global Inequalities II: Global Majority–Minority Relations. Majority–Minority Relations in a Global Context. Social Definitions. Race and Ethnicity. Ethnicity. Race. Gender. Children. Sexual Minorities: Gays and Lesbians. Responding to and Resisting Minority Status: The Case of Women. Documentary: Inside the Saudi Kingdom (BBC Documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au9Aqd_-2hc

November 30 • Short Analytical Paper The paper is due on November 30th by midnight.

Tenth Week December 2 - 6

• Global Citizenship and Careers in the International Arena - Smallman and Brown

• CHINA 2013 , Samir Amin http://monthlyreview.org/2013/03/01/china-2013

16. Dealing with, Resisting, and the Futures of, Globalization. Dealing with Globalization. Resisting Globalization. The Futures of Globalization. Appendix: Disciplinary Approaches to Globalization. Anthropology. Sociology.



Political Science. Economics. Geography. Psychology. Literary Criticism (Postcolonial).

ONLINE FINAL EXAM Sunday – December 8th

Between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

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