GLBL 296 H - Global St Foundation Seminar - Comm, Identity Global Kenya
Campus: Urbana-Champaign
Description:
Examination of current controversies and larger ethical issues in today's global society. Topics could include: immigration, global environmental debates, and population issues. Course Information: May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 3 hours if topics vary.
Special Instructions:
The course examines the impact of economic globalization on the community and identity formations in Africa with special reference to the multicultural, multilingual East African country of Kenya. The patterns of maintenance and shift of identities of various ethnic groups, including the Indians, will be examined to evaluate co-existence of a large number of transnational corporations with the growing forces of ethno-nationalism. This course will be synchronous ONL sessions via Zoom.
Option 1
Number of Required Visit(s): 0Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit: 1
Term(s): Spring