GLOA 400: Global Affairs Capstone

GLOA 400-002: Capstone: Global Crisis
(Fall 2017)

04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR

Planetary Hall 120

Section Information for Fall 2017

This course takes on the challenge of exploring the multiple facets of global crises and the solutions taken to address them. We will explore 4 topic areas in 3 week blocks. Topics might include water scarcity/clean water, fast fashion, Syrian refugees and e-waste. We will explore the political-economic and legal frameworks which define these topics by asking a series of questions.

  • What are the key issues/problems?
  • Who are the key players?
  • What are the proposed solutions?
  • Who benefits from these solutions?
  • Who doesn't benefit?
  • What could be done otherwise? Do we see any spaces for intervention?

Each key topic area will have direct contact with one outside player. This may mean a visit to meet with congressional staff to talk about issues. Or might include a Skype session with Refugee Radio staff. The final projects will be podcasts that answer the above questions. 

 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Students draw from interdisciplinary core and concentration coursework in order to synthesize, compare and consolidate the various approaches and theories explored throughout the major through a focus on a pressing global issue. Additionally, course is designed to further develop research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Capstone
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of GLOA 101 or SOCI 120 and 18 credits in major.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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